Date: 23rd July from 12:00 noon

Festival Venue:
Charlton Park,
Malmesbury,
Wiltshire,
SN16 9DG

For booking information and further details please visit:
http://www.womad.org/festivals/charlton-park

London Bon Dancers was formed with talented Japanese performers based in London, bringing the exciting dance and music fever of Japan to the UK and Europe. They first appeared at the City of London Festival in the summer of 2006, and soon became popular for festivals and events, being invited to Whitby Musicport festival 2007, Standon Calling Festival 2008, Japanese Garden Party at Hammersmith Park, and London Japan Matsuri Festival 2009 and many others. London Bon Dancers also offer workshops for schools and local communities.

Bon or Obon is a Japanese Buddhist holiday to honor the departed spirits of one’s ancestors, the festival has evolved into a family reunion holiday called Bon holiday in August, and the Bon Dance is a very popular open-air form of dance and music, which highlights the hot and steamy summer evenings in Japan.

For further information about London Bon Dancers please visit:  http://www.muarts.org.uk/artists/londonBonDancers.htm

For further information about their performance at WOMAD please vist: http://www.womad.org/festivals/charlton-park/lineup/