Japanese American Obon Festivals Trivia Quiz
For many Japanese Americans, an annual summer tradition is the Obon Festival, a community event that draws multi-generational, multi-ethnic attendees. Answer five multiple-choice questions about Japanese American Obon Festivals, and you may win a special prize package!
Don't know much about Obon Festivals? No problem! Just read the accompanying article, "Gathering of Joy: A History of Japanese American Obon Festivals and Bon Odori" to learn everything you need to know to answer the questions plus more!
The prize package includes:
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a signed copy of Hiroshima's jazz fusion CD Obon generously signed and donated by the band
a copy of A Gathering of Joy: Obon Music and Dance Traditions in the U.S. donated by the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center donated by the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center
and a Japanese American National Museum logo fan
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You can now post your own Obon experiences. The accompanying article to the trivia quiz is available through Discover Nikkei in the 'Articles' section.
After you read the article, add your own personal history with obons and bon odori, or information about the celebrations you participate in:
Click here to post your obon memories, ondo comments, or food reviews...