Does anyone have details of this event this year? I can't find anything besides a speculated date...12th July 2008...

every year the details would be same

bebee going?

every year the event will be tarnished by those fugly ah bengs and ah lians, thinking is a cosplay fest
food is not cheaper too, it's more expensive than usual

I think I'll skip this year :-/

Ok what taking meal before go la~

more info, less kopitiam style posts pls...

What he said maybe truth...

other than the date, I think every detail will be the same... including the starting time, and the place...

Anyone have LYN T-shirt??

This post has been edited by tan_pang: Jun 2 2008, 10:54 PM

place should be at mashushita stadium. date and time not so sure.

and yea..i have lyn t shirt. why? thinking of wearing it on that day?

Of course!!

I think there will be many Jdorama Fans Club member go to this Bon odori event...

i missed out last year Bon Odori.
this year will not miss out.

Time and Venue? King Of Fighters, FTW!

Malaysia

A Bon Odori Festival is also celebrated every year at Penang and at the Matsushita Corp Stadium, Shah Alam. This celebration, which is a major attraction for the state of Selangor, is the brain child of the Japanese Expatriate & Immigrant's Society in Malaysia. In comparison to the celebrations in Japan, the festival is celebrated on a much smaller scale in Penang and Selangor (Malaysia). Here, it is less associated with Buddhism and more with Japanese culture. Held mainly to expose locals to a part of Japanese culture, the festival provides the experience of a variety of Japanese food & drinks, art and dance.



Who are the vendors? Usually who attends this festival? Melays, Indian, Chinese.

This post has been edited by Synthesia: Jun 5 2008, 01:20 PM

arh..i never attend this festival before...lol every year also raining.. xD

I know last year I didn't go and requested some pics from LYNers who went. Someone uploaded 2 pictures in last year's Bon Odori thread.

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This post has been edited by ngyitkenn: Mar 7 2014, 08:02 PM

Why is it falls on thursday??? Got to work.... Cant go...

Dude, 19th of July is Saturday...

ah pang go there hunt japanese look a like malaysian girls ar?

Huh?! The vendors/booths are usually food & drinks (and souveniors/toys for kids) usually the likes of chain restaurants like Sushi King, or smaller personal food vendor ppl. They have Japanese & mixed variety. Who attends? JAPANESE & M'SIANS! XD

Finally, I can't wait to go with friends this year. I skipped some and I usually only go with family.

I also wanna see the new fan designs. *_*

OSH!

this is why I requested for information on the event. The date is not confirmed, some say 12th, while others say 19th.
For those who keep saying "its the same as last year" bla bla bla, you're assuming that I go there every year. Well I got news for you, I haven't been there before. OK???

If you never go before
then please look at my post above, it is a nice information to you!!

before you posted...nobody else mentioned a date, except me. Even that I took from another forum's thread...unconfirmed. No source...

is there any organizers to call to confirm the date?

I don't know about that
but last year I saw 1 of the LYN member help to distribute the fan...

he is yaya1899...... you can try ask him via PM...

Chill, bro. Don't shoot other people furiously.
The reason they gave you two dates (12 and 19 July) is because there are two celebrations (the first will be in KL while the second one will be in Penang).
Hence the information is correct. The only problem is that you didn't specifically ask about the location for both dates.

Anyway, KL's Bon Odori taikai falls on July 12th (Saturday) this year according to The Japan Club of Malaysia's website.
The location will be Stadium Panasonic Sports Complex. Click here for map

(Source:http://www.jckl.org.my)
■6月02日 更新３
第３２回盆踊り大会開催ご案内
開催日：７月１２日（土）、５PM開門
場所：シャーアラム パナソニックスポーツコンプレックス（地図）
☆KL在住のグループによるパフォーマンスの競演などもあります。
マレーシアの熱い夜をぜひご期待ください！

As for the Penang one, no news about it is posted on the JCKL website yet.
But it's safe to assume that it falls on the Saturday after which is July 19th.
Location will most probably be at Penang Esplanade field.

Tips:
Anyway, the easiest way I use to predict Bon Odori every year is to check and see which two Saturdays are the nearest to 15th July. The KL's one will be held on the first Saturday while the Penang's one will be on the second.


Otanoshimini

This post has been edited by Fusion[eX]: Jun 9 2008, 10:55 PM

http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v3/news_fea...s.php?id=333445

Aiks bernama say July 19. Weird

The Japanese-based Bon Odori carnival will be held on 19 July, at the Matsushita Sports Complex in Section 24, Shah Alam. This is the fifth year running that the event is hosted by the state.

tis yr's bon odori is 12th..nuf said!

event is hosted by that state cz its the only stadium owned by the japanese (panasonic that is)..and its in shah alam..thats it..bt nw ownership has changed..so nw i supposed the stadium nw belongs to the state

This post has been edited by .:himawari:.: Jun 13 2008, 12:32 AM

so when exactly izit going to be held ? i know penang oone is on 19th

Date: 12th of July 2008
Venue: As usual
Time: 5pm - 9.30pm (Closing ceremony)

Otsukaresama deshita.

Any good food over there? Food is my main priority.

Any public transport can go there?
I think i found the place......is it over here? 3° 3'25.09"N 101°32'52.35"E



This post has been edited by new in IT: Jun 15 2008, 06:13 PM

omg @@ do u need to use coordinates O.o
i wonder how many ppl understand it. and which map u based on =/ ?

Yes, the coordinate is correct as in Google Earth. Thanks. I have been twice to Bon Odori before at the same venue. This time, I will take some pictures with my beau.

This post has been edited by eclectice: Jun 17 2008, 12:09 AM

I know him... That is his profession...

@new in IT
don't forget to bring your camera!!

guys i got 1 question how do i get to Stadium Panasonic Sports Complex from jalan genting klang setapak ???
LRT can get there ??

go to ktm shah alam. i understand theres a free shuttle bus to the stadium from there

第３２回盆踊り大会開催ご案内
開催日：７月１２日（土）、５PM開門
場所：シャーアラム パナソニックスポーツコンプレックス（地図）
☆KL在住のグループによるパフォーマンスの競演などもあります。
マレーシアの熱い夜をぜひご期待ください！

This is taken from the Japan Club KL website directly. Sorry for the bad translation

The 32nd Bon Odori Festival Activities
Date: July 12th Saturday
Time: 5PM Open gate
Venue: Shah Alam Panasonic Sports Complex
There will be contest like performace by those resident in KL.
Please expect a warm and hot Malaysia night by all means

Also include the map provided by JCKL
http://www.jckl.org.my/map_Bon%20Odori.pdf



Penang Bon Odori will be 19th July 2008
７月 19日　　　　12回日馬親善盆踊り大会 （　Esprenade広場　）
depicted from Penang Japanese Association
http://www.pja.org.my/gyouji/gyouji.html

This post has been edited by priesty: Jun 17 2008, 04:57 PM

thanks for the info on the confirmed date

how frequent will the bus be? every hour?

Not very sure, but last year i went there by shuttle bus.

Kotoshi mo otanoshimi ni!

not so sure also. gomen

more discussion here:
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/717932

the event will be held at Panasonic Sports Complex, Lot 4, persiaran Perkilangan Seksyen 21, Shah Alam Selangor..
It will start 7pm onwards...

I think I wanna go there, n show off my kimono..hehehe
eh, how to wear kimono huh?...already forgot..uhuhu

What time it ends? Is this the stadium near the Tesco?

It's far from Tesco. It is the other side of Shah Alam (near Kesas highway)

how to take the shuttle bus? wait at ktm there? last year u take about what time?

It is tonight...

Hope can meet you all

We are meeting in Shah Alam KTM station 4o'clock ~
U can also go first ~ we got logo mark Tshirt = = !!! (LYN Tshirt)

might be joinin u guys there... will just look for a bunch of ppl in lyn tshirts

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/717932/+440

Picture I posted from there. Sorry as not much picture as I took more video on the scene . ^^ . Other picture is with Japanese girl and friends so ^^ lol. P n C pic. Lotsa ppl still wear cosplay there. ROFL.. esp one dress like samurai with a replica katana. Come on la. This is a festival to honor the dead. Not cosplaying .

Woo, i was there. Omg it was so packed. The drums and all was okay. Food was terrific, but the que was BAD.

Just back.

I have to disagree with this one because this year is the LEAST cosplay I seen... if compare to last year, or last 2 year... you will really dulan...

This post has been edited by tan_pang: Jul 13 2008, 12:41 AM

If you going to tell me "thats all I can see"
then great, because last year (or last 2 years, which I think is the worst) you can found more...

anyway, something that surprise me is that Sushi King...

just come back from there..

I am shame of being Malaysian at there.. we totally lose our pride in front of Japanese eyes..

1) I dunno why there are ppl pushing left and right, run left and right when they are suppose to follow the rhythm of the dancers on the stages.. As result, the organizer give warning to ask ppl not to run and push.. OMG... like telling kindergartens' children not to run.

2) Saw some photographers, especially those with big lens and white lens, they like never saw Japanese ppl wearing traditional costume before. The Japanese families are having their meal, they go and snap them, and ask them to take photo with them, they are polite not to reject the request, but please lah.. tahu tahu lah.. imagine if u are eating, ppl come ask u can I take a photo with you ? The photogs come in a group, many of them, so u multiply the number of times the families have to stop enjoying their meal and entertain the photogs?? OMG...And those big big lens, like stalking ppl non stop

You wanna take photos, please choose appropriate time. No offense on any photogs here..

3) OMG, lala costume.. some even wear pajamas with dolls.. LMAO..*facepalm*

How will Japanese ppl think about Malaysia ?? I dunno, I should go and ask them their feeling, but first, i must pretend hard to become non-Malaysian.

This post has been edited by mindkiller6610: Jul 13 2008, 03:57 AM

u seems very bohsong on this event.
Is it really that bad ??

Can I hire you to write me a bohsong article? Straight away give you RM50.

Adoi I promise myself to go to this event after reading the Star newspaper last year since i have no idea got this kind of event in msia,tak sangka terlepas pula

are you the boh song king ??

This post has been edited by mindkiller6610: Jul 13 2008, 06:25 AM

Back from 32th Bon Odori too, here is my view...

1. It's a cultural event to respect the departed spirits with dance + drums performance. But heck, there are some e-pen|s wearing pajamas, cosplay, super freaking lala suit to show off?

2. OK I know, girls girls girls is alot.. wanted to snap picture with them just ask them politely.. not to STALK them.

3. Yes as we know there is a section where food/beer stalls are setup and you can buy and eat.. but please la, throw the rubbish into rubbish bin after the meal. BTW, did I mention beer?

4. Bon Odori could be better with those people who knows the true meaning of the event.

Sorry ya if I had offended you..~

So, everyone enjoyed the event?

I guess I just missed it. Well, will go next year and find out what it's all about.

Peace.

Yeah enjoyed it

every years are the same and it still sucks big time, so not going anymore;

seeing those ah bengs and lala really made me wonder what's gonna happen to malaysia in the future

i told those to my fren, she said those are celebration, and asked me why am i so emo?
and yeah, i bought asahi beer, rm7.50 but tastewise i like it better than carlsberg coz not that bitter, my frens who can drink dislike it tho

i bought bout 4 cans of asahi....
coz of its taste ....hahaa.
taste gud . . .

about the cosplay thingy..
i think they are disrespecting the jupanese...

not coz of the chicks promoting it?

bon odori is a summer festival.. same like our hungry ghost festivaland all that

why da hell do u ppl go there and cosplay? damn disrespectful to the japanese culture..


imagine we all go back hometown for ching ming or wat.. then u see a bunch of ang mohs dress up as kwan kong and monkey king jumping around us? zzz

apa la malaysians have a totally wrong concetpt about bon odori

i'm sure this is also one of the reason he bought asashi.

by the way, what are asashis?

I missed to get ASAHI coz of waiting my friends together to mass drink ASAHI..

@ leelc99 , it's a beer

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Added on July 13, 2008, 6:58 pmThe japanese was just like this -->

This post has been edited by Doomsday: Jul 13 2008, 06:58 PM

Got sell asahi beer too? wow i never drink a japanese beer before.

i prefer asahi beer over local 1, maybe coz it's less bitter and easier to drink, lol
but it's expensive

This post has been edited by cyew86: Jul 13 2008, 07:22 PM

Cerlusberg is RM 7.. Did I mention Carlsberg?

About the No. 1... it is something I really dulan about it...
On the last section dance, many idiota can't dance quietly and shouting...
Even though it is like some kind of joy that suppose present in the dance, but when they shout, it may potentially affect the drummer and the dancer on the stage...

And 2nd one... my friend did it, and there is something very very funny happen...

mm photo is here

http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/741530

The same food one can get in Jusco & Isetan.

At Bon Odori, price is doubled.

I arrived late...so, I didnt enjoy a bit...
next year I will come early...

hahaha... kwan kong.... LOL! I doubt anyone would cosplay... there's certain rules when one wants to dress up kwan kong

Is it spelled as ASAHI or ASASHI?

Seriously better than Tiger Beer or Carlsberg?

Wanting to try..

dunno.. I missed it(no more stocks)

lol we expected that to happen in malaysia

Just came back from Penang's Bon Odori ... The fireworks display was awesome ... Though it didn't last very long ... Waited there since 6pm

my frens did not like it coz it's not strong enough, but i like it better coz i normally do not drink
u can get ASAHI in jusco mid valley for rm7.90

Bon Odori 2008 - Panasonic Sports Complex - Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia(12th July 2008)

lol. it's over ady. why mention it once more?