31st Bon Odori - Part Deux: People, Dance and Magic

These guys sure know how to strike a pose, part of several groups from various schools taking part in the festival

Holding hands in dance

Dancing round the dais

Participants dancing one of the three main dances during one of the sessions

The participants dancing with the crowd

Applause for the drummers and dancers

Part of the huge crowd gathered at the Panasonic Stadium to celebrate Bon odori

Dancing with fans

Everyone was enjoying the festivities and being part of the song and dance session

Dancers circling the dais

Striking a pose when he noticed I was taking their photos

Side profile of one of the participants

The participants dancing through the night

Circling the dais

Tako one of my favourite snacks being sold at the stalls but at RM6 for small portions it was quite pricey