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This was my fourth Bon Odori visit, but the first one that all 3 of the chicas went together ^^ It was fun~! Earlier in the day, we all met up for quick lunch first and quick round of shopping at Pyramid because Jocey urgently needed some new shoes for work. Aaand then we’re off! I volunteered as driver of the day because I’ve never driven to Shah Alam before, and Jocey was the GPS manager XD

On the way!

We arrived at the area at 5pm, the time where the schedule says that the gates would be opened. There was already a jam and we parked sooo far away! And the festival officially starts at 7pm lol. Seriously what time do these people come?? Maybe we have to come earlier next year then >.<

We’re here!

First things first, foooood! Japanese food and drinks galore! We surveyed first what’s around, then we squeezed through the crowd and made our purchases. Then it’s picnic time!

Tea, Onigiri, Maki, Takoyaki, Mochi~

Oh the weather was beautiful! Last year was humid and hazy, but I loved this year hehe.  The evening sun was shining, the sky was lightly cloudy, and it was moderately windy. Perfect weather for Bon Odori! Took some photos ^^

Happy ladies!

And cute kiddies in yukata, kawaii!

Hung around the stage, waiting for the opening ceremony with some Japanese boys playing the traditional drums.

It’s the same every year.

Then it’s cultural dancing time! No photos of this, because 1) too busy dancing; 2) too crowded in the field. We accidentally bumped into a middle-aged man during one of the dances. We apologised but he stood firmly at his spot with an angry face not saying a word, refusing to budge at all, when everyone else around him was laughing and dancing (or trying to lol). Someone’s BOUND to bump into him, duh. Question was, why was he even in that area of the field if he’s being such a spoilsport? His feet must be planted in the middle of the field.

Oh well. Shall not let that ruin our day! After the first round of cultural dance was over, we left the place and took a loooong walk back to the car. Headed back to SS15 and we had dinner at PappaRich, yummy. Didn’t stay too long cause all of us were exhausted lol. It was so much fun, we must do this again every year ^^