In mid-August, colorful mass events will be held in Malaysia on the occasion of the Japanese Bon-Odori holiday.

Bon-Odori (or simply "Bon") is a traditional Japanese three-day celebration of remembrance of the deceased. According to ancient traditions at this time of year, the souls of the deceased return to earth and visit their relatives. Often you can hear about it as a "lantern festival": with the onset of darkness, the live ones launch into the sea decorated paper lanterns with candles, so that the souls of the dead can find a safe path to the realm of the dead. Originally it was a Buddhist holiday, but today it lost its purely religious significance and became secular.

Despite the fact that Bon is a day of remembrance of the dead, it is celebrated cheerfully, colorfully and noisily. Many rituals, ceremonies and rituals are associated with him. Residents of Malaysia, 20% of whom are considered to be Buddhists, celebrate Bon no less vividly than in the country of origin of the holiday. In this regard, it can be recommended as an excellent occasion to visit Malaysia in mid-August.

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