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Obon: Japan’s Festival of Souls and Ancestral Spirits

Explore the Japanese holiday of Obon, honoring ancestors with customs and rituals. Learn about lantern lighting, altars, and offerings in this training.

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10 minutes to complete
Available in over 100 languages
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Mobile and tablet friendly

ABOUT THIS COURSE

Learn about Obon to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace

Participants in this course will discover the deep spiritual connections, symbolism, and importance of guiding the spirits back to their resting places at the festival’s conclusion. Experience the cherished traditions of Obon, a celebration that brings together generations and strengthens family ties. Through inspiring testimonials and audio-visual content, participants will learn about personal connections to this holiday and the transformative power of honoring ancestors.

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Learn about Obon to create a more inclusive and diverse workplace

DURING THIS COURSE

Employees Will Learn:

The definition of the Japanese holiday of Obon.
The cultural significance of the festival.
About celebrations and festivities that take place during Obon.
About personal connections to this holiday and the transformative power of honoring ancestors.

Why Obon training Matters In The Workplace

Upon taking this training, learners will develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of Japanese culture and traditions, particularly ancestral reverence and the celebration of life and death. Participants will also broaden their cultural knowledge and global perspective, fostering cross-cultural understanding and appreciation.

Benefits of Obon Training for Your Employees

Learners will discover cultural symbolism of Obon festivities, and the importance of guiding spirits back to their resting places at the holiday's conclusion. Experience the cherished traditions of Obon, a celebration that brings together generations and strengthens family ties.

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Self-paced training enables your employees to set their own learning schedule and complete courses on their own timeline, with the option to start and stop across any device.

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The most thorough Employee training on the Obon Festival

Uncover the profound significance of Obon with our cultural training. Gain in-depth knowledge of its history, cultural impact, and relevance today. Equip yourself to foster inclusivity in the workplace by learning about holidays and celebrations from cultures all over the world.

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Simply buy licenses based on the number of employees you want to train every year. Get access to the dashboard immediately following your purchase! You can add them individually, send us a spreadsheet or connect with over 1,000 LMS, and HRIS providers. EasyLlama automatically sends an email invitation to each employee as well as follows up with reminders so you don’t have to.

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