A traditional summer festival in which Japanese people honor their ancestors who have passed on...
This annual summer festival brings to mind the deceased. O-bon happens in both July and August, usually around the 15th of each month. In some parts of Japan it is only celebrated once, rather than in both months.
Odori simply means “dance.” Odoru is a verb meaning “to dance.” Put Bon and Odori together to get something that loosely means “dance of the dead.” Viewing a Bon Odori doesn’t conjure up visions of a dance of the dead however.
I was kinda excited for this event... I was too early...
...being at the event really made me hungry... the surroundings smelled so good.
Many Japanese dishes were being sold: Ramen, Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, Yakisoba, Onigiri, Donburi, Gyudon, Somen, Tonkatsu, Yakitori and many more...
During this special occasion, many put on costumes... a.k.a cosplayers... which made the event even more realistic...
The first food I bought there was Yakisoba... and the waitresses were very friendly...
...then darkness came...
...and the event location was filled with colorful lights which made the dark sky gloom with so much color...
...but suddenly...
...it started to drizzle. rain oh rain.
As you can see, the whole area was filled with people carrying umbrellas, covering themselves from the rain...
...and of course, I didn't forget to take this shot, simple but worth a thousand words...
Seeing this, made me imagine walking around the illuminated street of Arashiyama...
...the people didn't really care about the rain. We enjoyed it rather...
~ The Famous Bon Odori Shrine ~
...oh, yes... my happy sensei's were there.
A better look of the Bon Odori shrine as it lights at night...
...colorful shrine...
Friends were there too, which made it more better to enjoy the young night. hihihi... (stolen shot?! parang... hahaha...)
...the bon odori (o-bon dance as they call it...)
...wave here and there...
See... it's better when you go with friends. hahaha.. there's never a dull moment.
Hands up guys... show the people how to boogie, the o-bon way... hahahah
Japanese bowls sold for 30 pesos.
...how the people surrounded the shrine...
...partying while the night is young...
My favorite stall that sold my favorite coco milk shaved ice at 40 pesos only.
...I waited for 30-40 minutes to get this ramen...
Smiles from the happiest teachers in town.
Mr. Intrams '14. Rafael diggin' the ramen.
...and this is how the night ended.
Fireworks by Dragon Fireworks.
Remember and appreciate all they have done for you, and celebrate their ongoing presence in the lives we enjoy today.
August 7-8, 2015 @ D' Family Park
ぼんおどり
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