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Bon Festival. AKA Obon (お盆).

A Japanese Buddhist custom to honor the spirits of one's ancestors. The festival of Obon lasts for three days; however its starting date varies within different regions of Japan.

'''Bon Odori''' originates from the story of Maha Maudgalyayana (Mokuren), a disciple of the Buddha, who used his supernatural powers to look upon his deceased mother. From this dance of joy comes ''Bon Odori'' or "Bon Dance", a time in which ancestors and their sacrifices are remembered and appreciated. 
==External Links==
*https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bon_Festival
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