Bon Odori - a fiesta so colourful, lively and meaningful

By LIM CHIA YING
Photos by BRIAN MOH
The Star

As early as 5pm on July 16, a horde of visitors had
already begun to flock at the gates of Matsushita Sports
Centre in Shah Alam for the 9th Bon Odori festival.

Though two hours away from the ceremonial fiesta's start,
they came early to take in as much of the Japanese culture
as they can while waiting. And, they want the best seats
in the house, too.

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