Bon Odori 2025 comes to Sunway City
2025 marks the 49th Bon Odori celebration and it is being co-organised by Sunway City Kuala Lumpur with The Japan Club of Kuala Lumpur (JCKL), The Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur, and the Embassy of Japan.
Sunway in a statement said that the collaboration was' honouring Japanese traditions while fostering cross-cultural appreciation and marking a symbol of the enduring friendship between Japan and Malaysia.'
The festival will be held at the open-air car park besides Sunway Resort and admission is free.
Expect over 100 booths with Japanese street food and snacks as well as knick-knacks and crafts.
For Muslim festivalgoers there will also be food to cater to them as well as non-Muslims.
Look forward to a rousing taiko drum performance as well as the iconic Bon Odori dance.
The festival will run from 4pm to 11pm on both days and for those taking AirAsiaRide, there is a special promo code for the event: BONODORI25
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