The Japan Embassy organized “Bon-Odori Evening” at the official residence of Ambassador Hiroshi Inomata.
Bon-Odori is a traditional Japanese dance which is held every summer in Japan as a reminder of the gratefulness one should feel towards one’s ancestors who have passed away, said a press release issued here on Saturday.
The typical Bon dance involves people lining up in a circle around a high wooden platform made especially for the festival called yagura.
Ambassador Inomata his Mrs.welcomed people to experience and enjoy the Japanese dance, drumming, food, and clothing on display. The purpose of organizing this event at the Ambassador’s residence was to familiarize the Pakistani people with various aspects of Japanese culture and traditions.
At the Bon-Odori Evening, Pakistani guests were entertained with Wodaiko drumming which was performed by Ambassador Inomata while Bon dance was performed by the Japanese ladies who were dressed-up in traditional Japanese Yukatas.
