Penang Bon Odori Festival @ Esplanade Penang (16/7/2011)

Penang Bon Odori Festival @ Esplanade Penang (16/7/2011)

Venue: Esplanade, Penang

Date: 16th July 2011

Time: 6pm -11pm (10.00pm sharp -- fireworks)

The Bon Odori Festival is 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, you will be able to witness the showcase of Japanese culture, try out delicious Japanese food and also mingle around with the Japanese community in Penang.

Photography Competition

In conjunction with Bon Odori Festival, there will also be a Bon Odori Photography Competition.

So,photographers out there,do get your camera ready for the event ya! 

For more info,visit:

http://www.visitpenang.gov.my/portal3/component/content/article/1356-penang-bon-odori-festival-2011.html

(Article by W.L Jack on 1 July 2011)