Obon by sharky_
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Every year in Japan in the month of August, the Japanese will visit the graves of relatives with food offering. Obon which is similar to Memorial Day is an annual Buddhist event for commemorating one's ancestors. Lanterns are hung to guide the spirits and a dance (Bon Odori) is followed. In a little town called Chibiki, these lanterns were hung. The town is very small and a couple awaits for the event to kick in. As for me, I just got back from Mt Iwaki and Hirosaki Castle. Aloha and thank you for viewing
Comments (13)
Very beauty and mystic image....bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
Great shot with a light on a sitting couple and a lantern row in red lead us into the shot.
Love the lanterns against the black sky!
Its cool to remind Obon with this shot, this day means a lot for me,
the way to thanks our parents and ancesters for what we are and what they still mean to us.
Domo arigato gozeimazu Eroll san! ;)
A very interesting story about the customs. I have found so many wonderful things in other countries and in other religions lately. It seems to be much like a Halloween celebration only in a different month, or like Day of the Dead in Mexico. Excellent shot.
It sounds a wonderful ceremony of remembrance, Errol. A wonderful shot that has such a feeling of expectation for waht is to come. Aloha. Diane.
nice colourful light splashes in this image! looks great
they do it in Mexico and the Philippines also. super night capture Errol
Excellent shots and those lanterns looks wonderful!
What a wonderful thing to have witnessed. Thank you for sharing it with us. Great shot!
Yes wonderful event you witnessed, thanks for your explanations and for the beautiful shoot!
When does the party start..lol
interesting info and nice capture of the celebration in another country! ;o)