IIPM Editorial ->Come alive at the Festival of the Dead!

The lily-livered may consider staying miles away from Japan during August 12-15 as the locals celebrate the Festival of the Dead when the souls of the long departed return to their families. Tokushima City is undoubtedly the best place to touch down upon to experience this ‘spirit’ed festival. As thousands of people dressed in their summer kimonos perform the Awa Odori Dance, accompanied by the melody of drums, bells and flutes, it’s a breathtaking experience for the tourists and believed to be a calming catharsis even for the formless visitors. As darkness envelopes the town, lanterns are lit up at homes and temples, aft er which paper lanterns glowing with candlelight are set afloat onto the waters to guide the spirits tracing their way back to the other realm of the world… At morn, continue this spiritual sojourn by trekking up to Mt. Bizan and let the clean air, quiet and beauty sweep over your soul…


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Source: IIPM Publication, Editor: Arindam Chaudhuri