O-Bon

[SPANISH]
Tal vez algunos se pregunten ¿que es o-bon? (sin albur jeje). Pues no es mas que el día de muertos, similar al de México. Son 3 días de asueto (uno de ellos fue domingo, asi que en realidad 2). En esta fecha se cuelgan lamparas de papel que sirven de guía a los espíritus. Tambien hay algunos festivales en Japon donde hacen una danza. En esta fecha casi todos regresan a casa de sus papás (como si fuera navidad).




[ENGLISH]

O-bon is a Japanese Buddhist holiday to honor the departed spirits of one's ancestors. This Buddhist festival has evolved into a family reunion holiday during which people from the big cities return to their home towns and visit and clean their ancestors' graves. Traditionally including a dance festival, it has existed in Japan for more than 500 years. It is held from July 13 (August 13 according to the lunar calendar still observed in many regions) to the 15th ("Welcoming Obon" and "Farewell Obon" respectively) in the eastern part of Japan (Kanto), and in August in the western part. In recent years, however, most parts of Tokyo, and by extension, the media, hold Obon in August to coincide with the summer holiday period. Obon shares some similarities with the predominantly Mexican observance of el Día de los Muertos. Wikipedia