Thousands gather to celebrate Bon Odori in Shah Alam


Festive mood: Dancers showing off their moves on the stage. — AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star

SHAH ALAM: Drum beats reverberated throughout the Shah Alam National Sports Complex (Panasonic Stadium) as thousands of people gathered to celebrate Bon Odori, an annual event originating from the Land of the Rising Sun.

Dressed in traditional Japanese attire such as kimono and yukata, the people could be seen performing the Buyuo-Duo, Bon Odori and Wadaiko dances accompanied by songs and drum beats.

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