BON ODORI PENANG JULY 2011

Get ready for a feast of Japanese Culture, fascinating traditional dance, and delicious cuisines!

The Bon Odori Festival has become one of Penang’s signature cultural event. In Japan, Bon Odori is celebrated to honour the departed spirits of ones ancestors. This festival is similar to the Hungry Ghost Festival.

At the Penang Bon Odori Festival, one will have the opportunity to witness the showcase of Japanese culture, try out delicious Japanese food and not to mention, mingle around with the Japanese community in Penang.

This year the Bon Odori Festival -16 July 2011, from 6pm – 11pm at the Esplanade. There will be an exciting line up of performances, specially imported from Japan.