Bon-Odori, Summer Festival
Schedule
Sat Aug 31 2024 at 10:00 am to 12:30 pm
Location
611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97205 | Portland, OR
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A highlight of summer festivals in Japan is the bon-odori (ηθΈγ/ Bon dance). Each region in Japan has their own version of the dance, as well as different music. In Japanese Buddhist tradition, bon-odori is a way to entertain and send off the spirits of our ancestors and celebrate life. Dancers circle the yagura, a high wooden bandstand for the musicians and singers. Dances will be taught by Chris Dart and demonstrated by dancers from Oregon Buddhist Temple. Come to learn the dances, see people dressed in yukata, and to hear and feel the sound of taiko drums. Free with general Garden admission!More information: https://japanesegarden.org/events/bon-odori-summer-festival-2024/
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Where is it happening?
611 SW Kingston Ave, Portland, OR, United States, Oregon 97205Event Location & Nearby Stays:
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