Celebrate the Salem–Ota Cultural Exchange at PEM
Schedule
Sat Jul 27 2024 at 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Peabody Essex Museum | Salem, MA
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Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 3—4 pmIn-person event
Location: Main Atrium
Included with admission
Join middle-school exchange students from Salem's Japanese sister city Ota in a communal dance! August 15 in Japan is Obon, when people return to their hometowns and visit ancestral graves. This holiday is marked by dancing to welcome the spirits of ancestors. Learn the simple steps of Ota's Bon dance and join the fun!
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Where is it happening?
Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St,Salem,MA,United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: