Bon Odori 盆踊り 2007

my college hostel had its annual bon odori last saturday.bon odori(obon) is supposed to be held during mid july or mid august depending on calenders. traditionally, obon is supposed to be a festival to honor departed spirits. more info from here

my school holds it early because it clashes with the summer holidays. also obon has lost its roots and is more like a dance kinda thingy.

here are some pics..most of the girls are 16 yr olds(1st yr girls are forced to wear)kids look so damn cute in yukatas!


another cute, she had lotsa fun.. i think she changed to another set later..
more to come...