August 13 - 12:00 am
End:August 15 - 11:59 pm
The Buddhist Obon Festival has been celebrated for more than 500 years. It originates from the story of Maha Maudgalyayana, Mokuren, a disciple of Buddha who used his powers to see the spirit of his deceased mother.
Obon or just Bon is a Japanese Buddhist custom, which honours the spirits of one’s ancestors. Over the years, it has evolved into a holiday for family reunions. People return to their ancestral family places to visit and clean their ancestors’ graves. During the three-day festival, it is said that the spirits of ancestors visit household altars and many perform the traditional dance, known as the Bon-Odori.
Immerse students in Japanese culture with interactive workshops designed to promote intercultural understanding
In Taiko Drumming with A.YA
Taiko Drumming with Toko Ton
Also available in Queensland, Japanese Dance with Junko
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