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SUMMARY:Obon Festival Begins
DESCRIPTION:The Buddhist Obon Festival has been celebrated for more than 500 years. It originates from the story of Maha Maudgalyayana, Mokuren, a disciple of Buddha who used his powers to see the spirit of his deceased mother.\nObon, or just Bon, is a Japanese Buddhist custom, which honours the spirits of one’s ancestors. Over the years, it has evolved into a holiday for family reunions. People return to their ancestral family places to visit and clean their ancestors’ graves. During the three-day festival, it is said that the spirits of ancestors visit household altars and many perform the traditional dance, known as the Bon-Odori.\nTo honour the essence of this festival, we have various immersive programs available that celebrate authentic Japanese culture:\n\nJapanese Calligraphy (VIC)\nJapanese Ink Painting (VIC)\nTaiko Drumming ( https://education.culturalinfusion.com/school-programs/japanese-infusion/ ) (VIC, NSW, QLD)\n\nIn addition, our Japanese Infusion program (NSW) introduces students of all ages to Japanese culture through a mixture of song and dance, storytelling and art.\nSee our full list of programs here.\nContact us to make a booking today.\n
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