Last Saturday we went to a bon dance (bon odori). This occurs during the obon festival and is a dance that welcomes the spirits of your ancestors. The dance creates a welcoming atmosphere for the spirits, so they will want to visit during this time. Obon is to give thanks to your ancestors, for all the sacrifices they made for the family. Bon odori occurs at night when the spirits come to visit.
Kimonos are worn if you have them. The dance was beautiful, like a very graceful Japanese line dance done in a circle.
The taiko (drum). Mulitple people can play one drum, it was very interesting to see how they changed...they had a definite rhythm going.
Here are Dawn and her two girls, Mia and Madelyn. They're our friends and neighbors.
Megan and Madelyn are in the same grade, but Megan is a full head taller than Madelyn. They are BFF!!
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