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| "Bon Odori" at Kyoto Kagai sim |
When August is in its peak, every child knows that it is time for Obon celebrations in Kyoto Kagai sim. What can be better than dressing up in a nice cotton yukata, tying a colorful obi sash and admiring the fireworks, accompanied with horror stories? Definitely nothing!
That is why every year Kyoto Kagai sim holds Obon where everyone can come and participate and learn about this traditional feast. First of all, there was a Bon Odori or "Bon Dance", a sacred dance performed only on this special occasion. After the dance, guests could take a snack at the near-standing food stalls, or participate in festival games: catching a goldfish, shooting, darts etc. This year, our guests and patrons could compete with maiko and Geiko members of Hanafusa okiya and win some splendid prizes :)
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| "The time has come to say farewell..." |
After guests have played games and danced the sacred Obon dance, the time has come to enjoy fireworks and floating lanterns on the stone bridge that crosses the Kamo river. By lighting a lantern and putting it on the clean waters of the river, we say farewell to the spirits that visit this world during Obon. By this, we remember our beloved once with joy...
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| Geiko Kikutsuru watching the lanterns floating on the Kamo river (photo taken by talented shikomi Amaya) |
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| Maiko Kikune praying (photo by Shikomi Amaya) |
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| Maiko Kikushino watching the lanterns(by Shikomi Amaya) |
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| Shikomi Amaya chan helped with Obon celebrations |
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