The weather is getting a little milder as fall approaches! The Obon Festival was lovely this year, with dancers of all ages participating. Although it was hot and humid the day we were there, everyone was cheerful and in the holiday spirit. Even the little children seemed to know the steps for these dances! Tried to upload a video, but no go....sorry.
Dancers of all ages enjoy Obon
We also paid a visit to Ueno Park, which is very similar to Central Park in NYC. The Pre-Incan Gold Exhibit brought out some South American singers to entertain in the Park. This pair were from Peru and played a variety of very interesting instruments, including a zampona, quena and a charango...yes I had to look them all up! The music was so melodic that we bought one of their CDs.
The Markamasis Musicians
The other item of interest, although not about Tokyo, is that our Autumn made it from Cameroon to Morocco to NYC and on to California and is reportedly no worse for the wear. We are so grateful that she has had a good experience and has been kept safe!
Autumn and Bailey pretending to be palace statues
Silly Autumn
Ready for a camel ride?
My little African girl!
The weather is getting a little milder as fall approaches! The Obon Festival was lovely this year, with dancers of all ages participating. Although it was hot and humid the day we were there, everyone was cheerful and in the holiday spirit. Even the little children seemed to know the steps for these dances! Tried to upload a video, but no go....sorry.
Dancers of all ages enjoy Obon
The Markamasis Musicians
Autumn and Bailey pretending to be palace statues
Silly Autumn
Ready for a camel ride?
My little African girl!
1 comments:
I wonder why musical instruments aren't so universal? Musical taste-nature or nurture? Your pictures made me miss Autumn, she's got a personality that's rarely duplicated, really I've never met a friend like her.
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