Matsuri Festival BCN 2016

Bon Odori and Awa Odori are captivating dances performed during the Matsuri (japanese festival). Bon Odori, meaning simply "Bon dance" is an event held during Bon Festival, the Japanese Buddhist holiday to honor the departed spirits of one's ancestors. 
Awa Odori, is a traditional Japanese dance from Tokushima.

Traditional Awa Odori dance. Captured with Nikon D800, 300 mm f/4 PF lens @ 1/1000 sec., f/5.6, ISO 125.

Traditional Bon Odori dance. Captured with Nikon D800, 300 mm f/4 PF lens and 1.4x teleconverter (420 mm) @ 1/800 sec., f/5.6, ISO 250.

Traditional Awa Odori dance. Captured with Nikon D800, 300 mm f/4 PF lens @ 1/1000 sec., f/5.6, ISO 125.

Traditional Bon Odori dance. Captured with Nikon D800, 300 mm f/4 PF lens and 1.4x teleconverter (420 mm) @ 1/1250 sec., f/5.6, ISO 320.

Traditional Bon Odori dance. Captured with Nikon D800, 300 mm f/4 PF lens and 1.4x teleconverter (420 mm) @ 1/800 sec., f/5.6, ISO 250.

Traditional Bon Odori dance. Captured with Nikon D800, 300 mm f/4 PF lens and 1.4x teleconverter (420 mm) @ 1/1000 sec., f/5.6, ISO 320.

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