Obon - Japan's Summertime Festival Honoring One’s Ancestors
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Obon - Japan's Summertime Festival Honoring One’s Ancestors
The Buddhist festival of Obon is a major annual summertime event in Japan. Celebrated for hundreds of years, it's a time to get together with family to honor one's ancestors. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know about Obon, allowing an in-depth understanding of this spiritual celebration!
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11 reactions | OMA Arts Integration Specialist Trista Tamura tied the Japanese Obon Festival to Dia De Los Muertos at John B. Wright Elementary School in November. Students learned the dance with the help of guest instructor Suzu Igarashi who was raised in Tokyo but now resides in Tucson. #PROUD2BTUSD | Tucson Unified School District (TUSD) | Facebook
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