Aww, I am feeling good! My good friend and I plan to visit the 48th Bon Odori Festival at Kompleks Sukan Negara Shah Alam on July 20, 2024. To be honest, this is my first visit to this festival, even though I have heard about it every year. Anyway, thank you, my good friend, for bringing me to this event.
This year's 48th Bon Odori Festival highlighted cultural performances from Japan, such as Nihon Buyou-Bu Dance, Bon Odori Dance, Wadaiko Dance, drum performances, lantern ornaments, traditional Japanese attire, and local food. This festival attracted over 40,000 visitors and highlighted Selangor's diverse and multicultural community.
We arrive in the late evening. It is difficult to find a parking space because this festival attracts a large number of people. So we arrived a little earlier, but we took our time looking for a parking spot. However, we are grateful to have found a parking spot. We also received a free fan when we entered this entrance.
When I walked into this stadium, I was impressed to see that many people wore Yukatas clothes and even sat and enjoyed eating on the picnic. I believe that everyone will have a unique and special experience because this festival reflects the uniqueness of Japanese culture and festivals. Even it can also strengthen friendships and relationships between Malaysian and Japanese people, bringing them closer together.
Yang Berhormat Dato' Ng Suee Lim, EXCO of Local Government and Tourism, emphasised the festival's impact on tourism. "The number of Japanese tourists visiting Selangor increased by 49%, from 73,822 in 2022 to 110,018 in 2023. This positive trend highlights the festival's impact on Selangor's tourism sector and appeals to the Japanese market"
“With Visit Selangor Year approaching in 2025, we believe that festivals like Bon Odori are pivotal in attracting tourists and achieving our goal of welcoming 8 million visitors next year. The Bon Odori Festival stands as a testament to the strong cultural ties between Japan and Selangor, promising an exciting future for tourism and cultural exchange”, said Yang Berhormat Dato’ Ng Suee Lim.
Not only that but there are plenty of booths where they sell a variety of foods and beverages. Absolutely we managed to purchase our food and beverages. In addition, I explored all of the booths. Too tempting. However, we just chose what we wanted to eat and drink.
The dance performance began at 7:00 p.m., and this was my first time seeing it. Very lively and awesome. Everyone enjoyed watching this performance. Without a doubt, the weather is hot, but that did not stop us from experiencing the festival vibe, and the atmosphere becoming more vibrant and crowded.
Overall, this festival is attractive and exposes Japanese culture and festivals. In fact, thank my good friend for bringing me to this fantastic festival. If you missed out on this one-of-a-kind festival, don't worry; it will be held every year. For the most up-to-date information on Tourism Selangor, visit their social media platforms below;-
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