Japanese Festivals - Bon Odori 2010

In Malaysia, Bon Odori Festivals are also celebrated every year in Penang and at the Matsushita Corp Stadium in Shah Alam, Selangor. This celebration, which is a major attraction for the state of Selangor, is the brain child of the Japanese Expatriate & Immigrant's Society in Malaysia. In comparison to the celebrations in Japan, the festival is celebrated on a much smaller scale in Penang and Selangor, and is less associated with Buddhism and more with Japanese culture. Held mainly to expose locals to a part of Japanese culture, the festival provides the experience of a variety of Japanese food & drinks, art and dance.

It also states certain rules for people to participate in such as no high-heels in the dancing field, strictly no smoking for designated areas, wear nothing impolite or offensive and also no cosplaying. The 34th Bon Odori Festival will be held as below. Enjoy it!

Date: 17th July 2010
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Venue: Panasonic Sports Complex (formerly Matsushita Centre)
Tickets: Free Admission

Program:
17:00 Gates Open
19:00 Opening - Drum Performance
19:15 Enjoy the Cultural Dance Part 1
19:45 Dance by Guest Performers
20:00 Enjoy the Cultural Dance Part 2
20:30 Dance by Guest Performers
20:45 Enjoy the Cultural Dance Part 3
21:15 Closing Address

Organizers: The Japan Club of Kuala Lumpur
http://www.jckl.org.my/oshirase/BONODORI2010.htm