I finally went to Bon Odori after waiting for 4 years!
This year, it took place quite late. It's supposed to be in July, but this year, it's in September. And it was right in the middle of my exam week, but I went anyway. =D I was so excited! Two clubs that I was in offered trips to Bon Odori, but I just can't choose between them coz that would seem unfair, so I went with my family instead. I love going to events with family members. <3
We were going around buying stuffs to eat when it started to rain. We all ran for cover, and obviously the seats above are not going to be able to take in everyone, and that was when I noticed how considerate the Japanese are. They ushered us all inside to the seats, letting themselves exposed to the rain. T^T Such nice people. Some of them even stood outside with their kids under an umbrella. And I noticed too how calmly they packed all the picnic things they laid out before making their way to shelter while the locals ran like hell to get out of the rain.
Nevertheless, the ceremony started on time with only a little delay. The girls are so pretty in yukatas! <3 And their hair was done in a nice updo too. Somehow even if they look simple, they'll still look nice, and cute.
We danced to a total of 4 songs which repeated themselves pretty much, but I never got tired of them. We joined in the dance, and soon immersed ourselves in it. It was so funnnnnn, plus the dances were easy to catch. I saw some of my former schoolmates, and uni friends too.
This year, it took place quite late. It's supposed to be in July, but this year, it's in September. And it was right in the middle of my exam week, but I went anyway. =D I was so excited! Two clubs that I was in offered trips to Bon Odori, but I just can't choose between them coz that would seem unfair, so I went with my family instead. I love going to events with family members. <3
Couz~ It's been a long time since she went out of the house.
The Japanese practicing for the dances.
From top, anti-clockwise : Couz, couz, me, sis
Meet Ashe and Samantha~
Getting cloudy.
We were going around buying stuffs to eat when it started to rain. We all ran for cover, and obviously the seats above are not going to be able to take in everyone, and that was when I noticed how considerate the Japanese are. They ushered us all inside to the seats, letting themselves exposed to the rain. T^T Such nice people. Some of them even stood outside with their kids under an umbrella. And I noticed too how calmly they packed all the picnic things they laid out before making their way to shelter while the locals ran like hell to get out of the rain.
Nevertheless, the ceremony started on time with only a little delay. The girls are so pretty in yukatas! <3 And their hair was done in a nice updo too. Somehow even if they look simple, they'll still look nice, and cute.
Taiko drums performance
We danced to a total of 4 songs which repeated themselves pretty much, but I never got tired of them. We joined in the dance, and soon immersed ourselves in it. It was so funnnnnn, plus the dances were easy to catch. I saw some of my former schoolmates, and uni friends too.
This girl is a natural dancer!
Soon, it started drizzling again....
It was getting late, so we started to head back.
Bye bye, Bon Odori... T^T They put on Auld Lang Syne at the end..
Drinks. They are some that I haven't even drink yet up to date.
BYE
Comments
Post a Comment