36th Bon Odori Festival 2012

Bon Odori (meaning simply "Bon" dance) is a Japanese traditional festival to honor the spirits of one's ancestors. 

This year in Malaysia, it is held in Stadium Matsushita Shah Alam and Esplanade Penang. Compare to Japan, the festival is celebrated on a smaller scale, the festival mainly to expose part of Japanese culutre, such as Japanese food and drinks, art, dance, and their products. More exciting programmes have been arranged this year!

Don't forget to bring along your family members and a couple of friends to attend this auspicious festival. See you there!

Shah Alam, Selangor Date: 14 July 2012 Venue: Shah Alam Matsushita Stadium Time: 5.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. Selangor Organiser: Selangor State Office, Ministry of Tourism; The Japan Club of Kuala Lumpur Contact: 03-55108816 | Fax: 03-55131199 / 1399

Georgetown, Penang Date: 21 July 2012 Venue: Esplanade, Penang - George Town Time: 6.00 p.m. - 11.00 p.m. Penang Organiser: The Consulate of Japan, Penang State of Tourism Development & Culture and Bon Odori Committee Contact: 016-4110000