A summer festival featuring traditional Japanese dancing has been held near the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur. The event attracted about 40,000 people.
A Bon Festival has been organized by Japanese residents and other groups every summer since 1977. The festival is said to be one of the largest of its kind outside Japan.
This year's event took place on Saturday. Locals and Japanese nationals danced around an elevated platform and enjoyed the festive atmosphere.
A 21-year-old man said that it was really fun to see performers playing drums, while visitors danced around them. He also said he enjoyed experiencing a new culture.
Malaysia promoted bilateral exchanges through its "Look East" policy. It also encouraged Malaysians to learn about Japanese technology. Japan's Ambassador Takahashi Katsuhiko said he feels that the Bon dance festival has taken root in Malaysia.
He also said that it is important to expand and deepen the relationship between the countries. Takahashi added that Japan wants to cooperate with Malaysia on issues, such as security and climate change.
A Bon Festival has been organized by Japanese residents and other groups every summer since 1977. The festival is said to be one of the largest of its kind outside Japan.
This year's event took place on Saturday. Locals and Japanese nationals danced around an elevated platform and enjoyed the festive atmosphere.
A 21-year-old man said that it was really fun to see performers playing drums, while visitors danced around them. He also said he enjoyed experiencing a new culture.
Malaysia promoted bilateral exchanges through its "Look East" policy. It also encouraged Malaysians to learn about Japanese technology. Japan's Ambassador Takahashi Katsuhiko said he feels that the Bon dance festival has taken root in Malaysia.
He also said that it is important to expand and deepen the relationship between the countries. Takahashi added that Japan wants to cooperate with Malaysia on issues, such as security and climate change.
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A Japanese Bon Festival took place near Kuala Lumpur this summer, attracting approximately 40,000 people. Organized since 1977, it is one of the largest such festivals outside Japan. The event included traditional dancing and drum playing, with locals and Japanese nationals participating. This
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URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20230723_05/
Date: July 23, 2023
Created: 2023/07/23 16:28
Updated: 2025/12/09 01:41
Last Read: 2023/07/23 18:50