Every summer, Japanese men and women meet in family to participate in the Obon festivities. This rite has existed for more than 500 years. It aims to honor the ancestors.
According to belief, the spirits return on this occasion to visit their loved ones. The celebrations last three days. They include dancesof the offerings of food and the putting into the water of floating lanterns.
Children and adults are invited to discover this tradition on Saturday August 31. On the menu, during the afternoon: making lanterns and snack at the Maison de district du Plateau – Petit-Lancy, launching lanterns at the Saint-Georges cemetery, procession with percussion.
Official part
There official part takes place from 6:30 p.m., in the presence of Beate FreyPresident of the Swiss-Japan Associationrepresentatives of the Japanese authorities and Christina KitsosMayor of the City of Geneva.
Conference on the Obon tradition
Daniel Glinz, sinologist and guide-lecturer, presents the Obon tradition. A buffet is then offered. The evening ends with a performance of traditional dance and Japanese drums.
As the number of places is limited, it is necessary to register with the Funeral Directors, Cemeteries and Crematorium Service.
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