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[fausted]

Sebastian, I'd like you to take a look into that local festival they've been advertising lately. See what it's about, what its customs are, what will be necessary to blend in with the crowd, etc. That is all.

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[highlyinformed]

It's the ghost festival!

[highlyinformed]

Isn't that obvious?

[mylord]

Yes.

[highlyinformed]

ah, I already know...

[mylord]

Of course. Master Lau knows many things. Please supplement my explanation with your knowledge if I do not explain sufficiently.

[fausted]

Oh? So you actually knew the answer this time?

[mylord]

Although he is blunt and vague, Master Lau is correct. The Obon Festival is one of many festivals for the dead. It is a Buddhist event celebrated by our Japan, but it seems the custom has taken to Desai. I am certain this is because Desai is a cultural potpourri and has few things it can name that are exclusive to itself. Obon occurs in the months of July and August and takes place over the course of three days. August is the most popular month for celebration, so it comes as no surprise Desai picked this month to uphold the tradition. Obon's purpose has become to honour and remember the dead, their sacrifices, and appreciate them for what they did and who they were while alive. Obon's signature dance, "Bon Odori", was created for that purpose as well although it seems there is more than one adaptation

[mylord]

The traditional dress is the Japanese yukata or a light kimono. ...but I see no issue with blending in, as blending in suggests a necessity to blend in. This would only be necessary for someone who does not have a need to participate in Obon.

[fausted]

Hmph, pointless. The dead are dead, why waste the effort honouring those unable to appreciate it?

Very well, procure one of these "kimono" and prepare it for this evening.

[highlyinformed]

No black or red! It attracts bad spirits.