Celebrate the Salem–Ota Cultural Exchange at PEM

Sat Jul 27 2024 at 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm

Peabody Essex Museum | Salem

Peabody Essex Museum
Publisher/HostPeabody Essex Museum
Celebrate the Salem\u2013Ota Cultural Exchange at PEM
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Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 3—4 pm
In-person event
Location: East India Marine Hall
Included with admission
Join middle-school exchange students from Salem's Japanese sister city Ota in a communal dance! August 15 in Japan is Obon, when people return to their hometowns and visit ancestral graves. This holiday is marked by dancing to welcome the spirits of ancestors. Learn the simple steps of Ota's Bon dance and join the fun!
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Peabody Essex Museum, 161 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970-3726, United States,Salem, Massachusetts

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