So sorry for not updating in awhile…been busy and well, there wasn’t much to blog about, really. So, anyway, I went to Bon-Odori last Saturday with Seng Aik. For those of you wondering what Bon Odori’s all about, it’s supposed to be this event in Japan honoring one’s ancestors…to put it simply, it’s a Japanese version of the Hungry Ghost Festival. But you wouldn’t have guessed it anyway ‘cos the atmosphere there is anything but sombre.

>.< I was supposed to bring my camera back with me, but I forgot…and my phone’s camera is craptastic. =/ All pictures are borrowed from Senget’s blog courtesy of Seng Aik.

Bon Odori’s held every year in Penang and also in KL. It was held at the Esplanade here in Penang…and gosh, the place was so packed! Especially the road where all the food stalls were situated. Got there around I dunno, 6-ish? And I saw some Japanese families enjoying the evening, they look like they were having a picnic there! Oh, and not to mention a gazillion shutterbugs, some of which went to take pics of the Japanese families.

Family picnic

I wonder if they asked the families if they could take pics of them. They’re not some exhibition on display!

Ooh look at these adorable Japanese dolls! I wanted to get them, but they cost RM28 for a set of three. T.T

Oh, and this was some fish catching thing they had…

Something for the kids…


Oh, see this fan? They gave it out for free in KL. They sold it for RM5 in Penang…what a rip off! Pic thanks to Anne :)

There were performances as well, including drum performances and dances…

The bit towards the ending I think…the audience was encouraged to join in the dance but only a handful joined in lol

There was even a photo taking place where one could try on a yukata (Japanese garment) and have their picture taken with a parasol for RM20 O_O It was so expensive…or I would’ve gone…there was even a ghost house there lol RM8 for adults…the prices are insane! The fireworks display at the end was lovely though…that was the highlight of the event. Most people were hanging around til 10pm to watch it…

Well, it was quite fun…I’d like to go to the KL one some day…they have tons of food there! Sushi King even brought along their conveyor belt! There wasn’t a lot of authentic Japanese food here though…

Look! They have Japanese ice cream!!! (Pic thanks to Anne again ^_^)

Looks like I’ll have to end this post…it’s getting so late…and I’m sure I’ll look like a zombie in the morning… >.< Oh joy, I have to sit through one last Ethnic Relations course tomorrow. I’ll prolly fall asleep anyway…hate 8am classes…will update with more stuff real soon…goodnight folks!