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| Shoreline residents Gidget and Dennis Terpstra at the Bon Odori festival in Seattle |
The Seattle Bon Odori Festival is an annual Seafair community event, held this year on July 15-16 in Seattle's International District.
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| Gidget participating in a group dance Photo by Dennis Terpstra |
Everyone is welcome to participate in the traditional Japanese folk dancing in a giant oval in the street.
Many wear the colorful traditional Japanese kimonos, yukata and happi coats.
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| Gidget's traditional kimono Photo by Dennis Terpstra |
Many wear the colorful traditional Japanese kimonos, yukata and happi coats.
People also enjoy the entertainment, food booths and refreshments, taiko drumming, and crafts exhibits.
Dances often depict a group such as fishermen, coal miners, or baseball.
Traditional or current popular music may be played.
The Obon festival, about 500 years old, traditionally celebrates and gives thanks for the blessings of those who have gone on before.
The Obon festival, about 500 years old, traditionally celebrates and gives thanks for the blessings of those who have gone on before.
Today it has become more associated as a fun community summer festival.
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