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Obon, the Japanese festival honoring the dead

The Obon festival is an annual Japanese holiday that commemorates and remembers deceased ancestors. Come and discover this Japanese tradition on Saturday August 31st at the Saint-Georges cemetery.

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Immerse yourself in Japanese tradition during an afternoon dedicated to Obon, the festival of ancestors. This two-part event will transport you to the heart of Japanese customs for a moment of sharing and discovery.
On Saturday afternoon, a fun and creative workshop awaits children at the Maison de Quartier du Plateau in Petit-Lancy. Children will make typical Japanese lanterns and explore the stories and symbols of Obon.
From 6:00 pm onwards, the public is invited to the Saint-Georges Cemetery for a colorful evening. In collaboration with the Suisse-Japon association, you will discover the rites and traditions of Obon through presentations, Bon Odori dances and the sound of traditional Japanese drums.
A unique opportunity to immerse yourself in this Japanese tradition of commemorating and celebrating ancestors.
The event is fully booked, we are no longer taking registrations.
Information: +41 22 418 60 25

Dates and times

Saturday, August 31, 2024, from 3:00 pm until 9:30 pm

Event location

Location name
Cimetière de Saint-Georges
Address
Avenue du Cimetière 1, 1213 Petit-Lancy - 1235 Petit-Lancy

Prices and conditions

Price

Free

Target
Family

Organiser

Proposed by
Service des pompes funèbres, cimetières et crématoire
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