Bon Odori (meaning Bon Dance) is an event held during Obon. It is celebrated as a reminder of the gratefulness one should feel toward one's ancestors. This event is celebrated each year at Aiden's yochien (preschool), and one of our favorite events because everyone dresses in their yukata (women's summer kimono) and jinbei (men's summer kimono). However, Michael and one other Japanese father were the only men to wear jinbei this year!!! All of the classes prepare a choreographed dance to go along with traditional music during this festival. Here is a picture of Aiden doing the dance with his handmade fan!!!
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