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	Bon Festival - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Bon Odori originates from the story of Mokuren, a disciple of Shakyamuni, who saw a vision of his deceased mother in the Realm of Hungry Ghosts where she was indulging in her own selfishness.
		Bon Odori is observed at Japanese Buddhist temples throughout North America (United States and Canada).
		For many temples, the Bon Odori Festival is a major fundraising activity for the temple and brings together temple members to prepare and staff booths for food, games, and merchandise.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Obon (906 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Bon Odori
		Bon Odori (盆踊り) is an event held during the Buddhist festival period called Obon in Japan.
		Bon Odori originates from the story of a Buddhist disciple who envisioned his deceased mother in the Realm of Hungry Ghosts where she was indulging in her own selfishness.
		Bon is the holiday when Japanese believe that their ancestors who have passed before them return to visit this world.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Bon-Odori (486 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Bon Festival
		It is held from 13th of July to the 16th ("Welcoming Obon" and "Farewell Obon" respectively) in the eastern part of Japan (Kanto), and in August in the western part.
		Bon week is held in August every year, and Obon, as it is often known, continues on for about a week.
		The Bon Festival is held during Bon week, and people gather at nearby open spaces or parks, and dance to traditional Japanese music.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Bon-Festival (1836 words)

	San Jose Taiko - Features: Obon
		In most cases the Bon Odori is held in conjunction with the temple bazaar or carnival.
		Bon Odori is an exercise in "just dancing", in "just hearing and accepting", in being a river forever flowing and changing instead of the riverbank forever watching.
		Bon Odori is the one great Japanese-American tradition of folk culture.
	www.taiko.org /obon/obon_basics_mas.html (788 words)

	Brief History and Meaning of Bon Odori (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Bon Odori is a Japanese Buddhist Folk Dance performed outdoors and danced in concentric circle around a raised platform called a Yagura.
		Odori means dance and Bon is the abbreviated name of a Buddhist text, the Ullambana Sutra, whose Japanese pronunciation is Urabon, shortened to Bon.
		The first organized Bon Odori in the Continental United States was held in the auditorium of the Buddhist Church of San Francisco in 1931.
	www.bcsfweb.org /Obon3.html (426 words)

	Bon Odori - Japanese Traditional Dance
		Bon means welcoming ancestors' souls and holding a memorial service for the souls.
		During Bon, sometimes all relatives of family gather and hold a memorial service for their ancestors, and enjoy being in a reminiscent mood.
		The Bon Festival is held during in Bon week, and people gathers at the near open-space or the parks, and dance with traditional Japanese music.
	www.japan-101.com /art/art_bon_odori.htm (288 words)

	Buddhism - Jodo Shinsu - Bon Odori
		Bon Odori was held in front of the old temple on the unpaved street for the next few years.
		Bon Odori was reactivated in Seattle and held in the Temple gym for members only.
		Bon Odori dancing in traditional costumes was performed by members of the Temple Campfire group (youth organization) at the Seattle Center House to celebrate the Campfire organization’s birthday.
	www.seattlebetsuin.com /bonodori_2002.htm (2579 words)

	Bon Odori of Japanese = Penang @ Pulau Pinang Malaysia - Virtual portal and travel guide (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The Feast of Lanterns, better known as the 'Bon' or 'Urabon' festival is a traditional Japanese Buddhist celebration dedicated to the spirits of ancestors and deceased loved ones.
		Despite its association with the dead, the Bon Festival is still a colourful occasion especially on the evening of the 15th when the Memorial Dance, Bon Odori is performed.
		Bon Odori is also celebrated in Penang but on a much smaller scale.
	www.pulaupinang.com /events/bonodori.shtml (466 words)

	O-Bon
		Bon Odori is the annual memorial dance to commemorate the lives of loved ones who have passed away during the previous 12 months.
		Bon Odori originates from the story of a Buddhist disciple, Moggallana, who envisioned his deceased mother in the Realm of Hungry Ghosts where she was suffering for her selfishness.
		Today, Bon Odori Festival participants continue this custom as they dance in traditional Japanese dress, including kimono, yukata (less formal cotton, kimono-like garment), and hapi (short coat styled like a kimono top).
	www.budtempchi.org /obonwriteup.html (599 words)

	Buddhism - Jodo Shinsu - Bon Odori
		Prior to 1955, Bon Odori was primarily a Shoyukai project.
		Bon Odori was cancelled for safety concerns due to the potential racial tension in the Temple neighborhood.
		The Bon Odori design (used on the tee shirts) was donated by Mr.
	www.seattlebetsuin.com /bonodori_2004.htm (2992 words)

	Consulate General of Japan in New York (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Bon Odori, or Obon, is one of Japan's major annual holidays and is based on the Buddhist belief that deceased family members return for an earthly visit once a year in August.
		One of the main highlights of any Obon festival is traditional Bon Odori folk dancing, which commonly takes place on the grounds of a shrine or in a park.
		Furthermore, the dance steps for the Bon Odori are easy for anyone to follow, and involve forming a circle and joining hands.
	www.cgj.org /en/c/vol_11-1/title_04.html (402 words)

	Torii Online
		The Bon is a Buddhist rite observed from July 13 to 16, according to the lunar calendar and August 13 to 16, according to the solar calendar.
		The Bon Odori has an ancient history in which the dances and music vary from region to region.
		The Bon dance is scheduled to be held at 6:20 p.m.
	www.torii.army.mil /archives/archives/2005/jul/15/page1/story02.htm (535 words)

	Bon Odori (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Originally a Nenbutsu folkdance to express the effusive welcome toward the spirits of the dead, the dance tends to vary by region.
		Bon Odori originates from the story of a Buddhist disciple who envisioned his deceased mother in the Realm of HungryGhosts where she was endulging in her own selfishness.
		From this dance of joy comes Bon Odori or "Bon Dance", a time in which our ancestors and theirsacrifices are remembered and appreciated.
	www.therfcc.org /bon-odori-134615.html (238 words)

	Bon Festival - Biocrawler (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The O-Bon (or Bon) festival is observed all over the country, and the style of celebration varies in some aspects from region to region.
		Mokuren did as he was told, and thankfully, his mother's suffering was relieved.
		Bon Odori (盆踊り) is an event held during Obon.
	www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/Obon (712 words)

	The Seattle Times: Local News: Folk dance honors heritage
		Bon Odori is a style of folk dance performed in honor of the returning spirits of the ancestors.
		The 71st annual festival recognizes the Bon holiday (also known as Obon), one of the most important Japanese Buddhist holidays of the year.
		The yakyu ken odori, the baseball dance, is popular among children and sports fans because it mimics the motions of batting, pitching and catching, Yuasa said.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/localnews/2002382720_bonodori15m.html (639 words)

	Ties Talk Archive - Bon Odori Thread
		Having seen what fun bon odori is, the recent success of Texas line dancing or "The Macarena" wasn't such a surprise.
		I had the opportunity to be taught the Toyama-ken bon odori by a visiting delegation a couple of years ago.
		Those who feel uncomfortable doing bon odori at first should stick with it -- eventually you will get (most of) the moves, and your mind will be free to experience those feelings of connection.
	members.tripod.com /runker_room/tiestalk/bonodori.htm (2463 words)

	Gathering of Joy: A History of Japanese American Obon Festivals and Bon Odori
		Ironically, the Buddhist basis of Bon Odori is found almost exclusively in Jodoshinshu temples in the United States, and not in other sects of Buddhism, while the opposite is the case in Japan.
		Bon Odori emerged from the tradition of popular religious and folk music, with two styles of music: bushi, or folk songs, and ondo, folks songs influenced by the Goeika (religious chanting with bells).
		The song, "Bon Odori", which is the first and last dance at most Bon Odoris, was written in 1934 by the Buddhist Music Association of the Honzan (mother temple) in Kyoto.
	www.janmstore.com /jaobonfestival.html (1065 words)

	Chik Chak » Bon Odori 2005
		Was at the Bon Odori 2005 on Saturday evening which was held in the Matsushita Sports Centre in Shah Alam.
		Bon Odori was like a Family Day carnival for the Japanese expatriates here in M’sia.
		The main attraction of the Bon Odori is the dancing.
	noonian.webhour.biz /blog/?p=75 (685 words)

	JASM Nishimonai Bon Odori at the Lanter Lighting Festival - Dark Matter
		The bon odori is a traditional folk dance performed at summer festivals in communities across Japan, as well as in
		Every community in Japan has its own bon odori, with townspeople gathering in a public space to dance by the light of lanterns.
		The Minnesota Bon Odori project is made possible by funds provided by the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council from an appropriation by the Minnesota Legislature, The Japan Foundation New York Office, and Medtronic, Inc.
	www.mn-japan.org /DM/en/bonodori (265 words)

	The Seattle Times: Local News: Bon Odori fest honors Japanese heritage
		Shimizu teaches the craft at festivals such as this weekend's Bon Odori, a celebration at the Seattle Buddhist Temple.
		The 88-year-old woman — her full name is Haruko Shimizu — takes long cords of Japanese rice paper in her hands and bends and loops them together to form chrysanthemums, animals and ships.
		She's spent the past 20 years traveling up and down the West Coast teaching the craft at festivals such as this weekend's Bon Odori, a celebration at the Seattle Buddhist Temple where members of the Japanese-American community honor their ancestors.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/localnews/2001982054_bonodori17m.html (719 words)

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		OAC: Although music for the Bon Odori held August 14 was furnished by phonograph records and a loud speaker, it was supplemented by the two drummers shown.
		The Bon Odori was sponsored by the Granada Buddhist Church.
		Although music for the Bon Odori held August 14 was furnished by phonograph records and a loud speaker, it was supplemented by the two drummers shown.
	ark.cdlib.org /ark:/13030/ft367nb17h (332 words)

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		Bon Odori is a centuries old Japanese Buddhist festival, which celebrates and honors the lives of our deceased family members and friends.
		We consider this to be a happy time as we remember with gratitude the life contributions of those whom have departed before us.
		During Bon Odori, we dance in the streets around a central platform to traditional & contemporary Japanese folk music.
	www.seattlebetsuin.com /2006BonOdoriFAQ-6MY17.doc (504 words)

	San Jose Taiko - Features: Obon
		Still, Bon Odori, the folk dances that some consider the focal point of the festivities, is uniquely Japanese.
		Though food is an important and enjoyable aspect of Obon, in the Japanese American community Bon Odori is considered by many to be the main feature of the festival.
		Still another source notes that Bon Odori is a dance for the harmony of the people made possible by the disciple and his joy.
	www.taiko.org /obon/obon_basics_nikkei.html (1092 words)

	Shin Daiko - Bon Odori Daiko
		The bon festival is celebrated every year in August.
		The spirits of the ancestors are welcomed with the "Bon Odori", meaning bon dance.
		Typically for all Matsuri (festival) is the sound of the Taiko as a basic element.
	www.shin-daiko.de /screen/en/e_bonodori.html (50 words)

	PARANÁ SHIMBUN - Jornal dos paranaense - Impressão (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Cantando e dançando o bon odori, os japoneses de séculos atrás pediam para que os espíritos abençoassem com fartura as colheitas do outono, que começariam no mês seguinte.
		Com o passar dos tempos, o bon odori tornou-se uma dança típica de todas as celebrações festivas, conservando viva na memória dos japoneses o respeito e a gratidão aos antepassados.
		Mirian Tsuchiya dança o bon odori há seis anos e participou da formação da nova modalidade do estilo, criando algumas coreografias junto ao grupo Sansey.
	www.paranashimbun.com.br /imprimir.asp?ver=Redacao&id=220 (992 words)

	CW11 / KSTW...get ready....8.11.06: Local Events (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Join host Erin Mayovsky for a special "Inside Out Northwest" featuring the local Seattle Bon Odori festival brought in part by the Tulalip Casino on Sunday, July 25 at 6:30pm.
		The Bon Odori festival features traditional Japanese dress, music and dancing; plus Taiko Drums, Martial Arts performances, craft exhibits, demonstrations and a food and beer garden.
		Bon Odori takes place July 17 & 18 at the Seattle Buddhist Temple (1427 S. Main Street).
	www.upn11.com /localevents (217 words)

	Dancers mark beginning of Obon Festival (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		Above, Samantha Liang, 10, and Leanne Hayashino, 26, and below, Kayla Hamamoto, 3, are among the nearly 100 who performed the Bon Odori on Sunday at the Stockton Buddhist Temple.
		Obon_Festival_944.jpg7/24/05 Photo by CRAIG SANDERS Nearly 100 dancers participated in the The Stockton Buddhist Temple's Obon Dance, the first part of the Bon Odori and Cultural Bazaar Saturday night.
		Moggallana was so happy he began jumping up and down which, Hasegawa said, formed the basic steps of the traditional Bon Odori.
	www.recordnet.com /apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20050725/NEWS01/507250311/1001/ARCHIVE (672 words)

	The Silent Room » Blog Archive » Bon Odori 2006 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		The 30th Bon Odori event was held on 15th July at Matsushita Sports Centre, Shah Alam.
		In Japan, Bon Odori is traditionally held from 13th to 15th July [read more].
		This year Bon Odori Festival was very exciting.
	www.thesilentroom.net /2006/07/16/bon-odori-2006 (269 words)

	Photo Gallery :: 19th Annual Bon Odori Japanese Festival 2005
		Five-year-old Jeremy Giuntoli of Portland watches the dancers at the Bon Odori Festival alongside his grandmother, Connie Ruhl of Olympia.
		Mai Ohama of Shimane, Japan, watches other dancers as she takes part in the Bon Odori Festival on Saturday night.
		Mimi Spain Green (left), 7, and her sister, Nani Spain Greene, 6, of Tacoma, wait for the start of dancing at the Bon Odori Festival.
	community.theolympian.com /gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=album302 (347 words)

	wAntAn productions: Bon Odori 2005, Matsushita Shah Alam Stadium
		Bon Odori is a festival celebrated by Japanese Buddhists the world over.
		I'm not too sure about that but just do a Google for Bon Odori if you're interested.
		Quite a few bloggers have written about the Bon Odori festival in Penang (5xMom, kiasubookworm, etc...
	wp.peachjon.com /edition_2004_06/2005/07/bon-odori-2005-matsushita-shah-alam.html (417 words)

	Festivals & Holidays (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-31)
		People eagerly watch them float down the river or carried by the wind far away from the shore.
		"Bon-Odori" or Bon dance, a religious folk dance, was originally given to comfort the spirit of the dead during the o-bon season.
		A raised towerlike stand is erected and around the stand the people dance all night with the music.
	mothra.rerf.or.jp /ENG/Hiroshima/Festivals/50.html (465 words)

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