Bon Odori is not just a cultural experience of Japan right in your homeland but also a chance an avenue to understand and appreciate the best there is in life too.
In the many similar festival I had been to through out the year,Bon Odori had always attracted me for the reason it makes me appreciate life more irrregardless of its challenges.
Here are some reasons why
A.It makes me feel happy about being in something bigger than myself.
Central to the celebration is a communal thanksgiving dance for the ancestors.Once again,I am reminded that the comfort I enjoy now is not just a direct result of my sheer effort or lady luck but rather also because of the sacrifices of my ancestors.And in so,I can always count on them for guidance despite their physical absence.As much others find this part boring I on the otherhand felt a certain warmth with the knowledge one is never alone in this sojourn.
As much as we all crave for change and as as much as we topple down concepts that no longer is applicable to our modern time it is also comforting to know that in this fast paced world meaningful relationships has been redefined and ageless values such as teamwork would always find worth .
B.Cosplay competition like this not only celebrate creativity and individuality but also
of living art that defines and unifies a nation ,amazed the world and left a legacy to its creators.
Cosplay had struck the interest of many across generations and even captured global attention maybe because humans secretly crave for secret powers or persona to be able to cope with the world.Their technological vision of the future made true our breakthroughs these days.They also generated revenue and created jobs as well as transmitted cultural information of what Japan is or not.
Be it a villain or a superhero,characters they possess are something anyone can relate to.Growing up I thought there is a clear demarcation between the good and evil but anime among others showed me that evil exist everywhere and goodness can also be found among the so called perceive "villains".Its in this note,dealing with others can be a very challenging process as depending on you ,the others become.
C.Pursuit of excellence most likely makes Japanese apart from others
Across the globe people had the perception that if its Japanese made its always of high standard.Most likely its true just observe how much devotion they give on mastering a craft be it the bonsai,tea ceremony,the foods they prepare or the customer service they gave irregardless what the item sold.No wonder ,there are thousand of surplus stores selling their preowned item and countless products sold too.Theire in national pride for things I bet and by constantly improving their quality and service naturally money pours in.
Japan is one of those few countries who managed to cash in its rich cultural traditions to the global market .It most probably explains why it has huge market share of visiting tourist as well as its products being household names.
D.As pointed out in my earlier post,the performances where superb and truely a value for money at 50php per head entrance.
By now youd know I love Japanese food for its healthy taste but also how they are plated.Just observing how meticulously they are prepared is an experience in itself.Since my palate tried their food I had been a big fan for anything Japanese.Yes ,its expensive but considering the painstaking time it took them to prepare food thats just doesnt make you salivate at the sight of it but also is healthy and safe for eating is every penny worth.FYI,do you even know in Japan, theyre very strict when it comes to shelf life and nutritional value of food that they would require foods to be clearly labelled and sushi chef with licenses ?
E.Though the country had played huge roles in many world war ,I praise their decision not to use nuclear arms unless as a defense.My hometown had seen how generous their government is in terms of financial aid during the typhoon Haiyam that took centerfold in many newspaper.Their commitment to engage in mutual friendship and cooperation makes me want tk support more their business here when I can.So seeing even for these events they still care for the poor was very warming.
Yes I had a great time thus I am sharing it so you wont miss it next year.Come as a beautuful geisha or a peaceful samurai warrior or the mysterious ninja you are always welcome at events such as this.So go mark it in your calendar next time
For a minimal entrance pay you get to taste,experience and be awed of the unique cultural of Japan as well as its gentle people who historically suffered much yet by patriotism,self reliance,passion and discipline flew to become one of the superpower of the world.Youd learn for brief time what it takes to succeed in your life .
Till nexr post
Ayn