Wondering why the orkut logo is floating on a series of paper lanterns today? Hint: it's not because we wanted to improve the sign-in page's ambiance.
Today's doodle is inspired by the Obon Festival, a highly traditional event (over 500 years old!) in Japan and around the world honoring one's ancestors. Each year, throngs of people gather to witness and participate in the Bon Odori folk dance and launch paper lanterns on rivers– hoping to light the return path of their ancestor's souls.
It's a pretty incredible festival to experience, but you don't have to be in Japan to participate. Join the Japan community on orkut and find out if there's an Obon Festival celebration taking place near you.
Posted by Koji Pereira, Google designer
Today's doodle is inspired by the Obon Festival, a highly traditional event (over 500 years old!) in Japan and around the world honoring one's ancestors. Each year, throngs of people gather to witness and participate in the Bon Odori folk dance and launch paper lanterns on rivers– hoping to light the return path of their ancestor's souls.
It's a pretty incredible festival to experience, but you don't have to be in Japan to participate. Join the Japan community on orkut and find out if there's an Obon Festival celebration taking place near you.
Posted by Koji Pereira, Google designer
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