Bon Odori 2012

Bon Odori was held annually with the same venue in Penang. Although it was held for around 10 years I never been there before. This year I was glad to have chance been there with my friend Amanda. When I reached there, I was shocked because of the crowds of people were really packed.

The main stage was set up in the middle of Esplanade field and there were some Japanese cultural performances by the Penang Japanese Society members. Whereas the surrounding compound was full of food stalls, games booths and some artistic stuffs. What I can say it was like a great pasar malam in town!

#1 There was the cultural arts performances presented by the Japanese Society members. I was glad to have chance watching on those performances locally instead of going to Japan. :D

#2 The world mentioned that Japanese people are polite, this one I can agree with. Because as the event ended, they will say "Aligato" (thank you) to all the audiences.

#3 Up next will be the awesome fireworks in the end of event. It last for 10 minutes and everyone was waiting there to witness the fireworks before leave.

#4 The most amazing part of the event should be the fireworks part. I think there was even great than the fireworks while new year countdown! Awesome.
So if next year the Bon Odori still held, I will try my best to be there again and snap for more photos. Posted by GenYong 26.09.2012