Bon Odori is a traditional and merry Japanese festival that is celebrated with dance and lively drum performances to welcome the homecoming of ancestral spirits. Taking place at Esplanade, George Town, Penang on 20 July 2013, the Penang Bon Odori Festival 2013 will sure bring lots of happiness not only to Japanese, but also locals as well as all tourists to the adorable island.


Date/Time : 20 July 2013, 6pm - 11pm
Venue : Esplanade (Padang Kota Lama), George Town, Penang


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Organizer:
The Consulate-General of Japan
Penang State Tourism Development & Culture office
Bon Odori Organizing committee

Tel: +604 6505136 / +6016 411 0000


This festival is a Japanese Buddhist observance that honours the spirit of ancestors, who return once a year to visit their families. The carnival-like atmosphere at Esplanade is made ever merrier with stalls selling a variety of local and Japanese food, firework displays, Japanese souvenirs, lively performances and games.