<篇章結構>第31至34題為題組 ___33___ Paper lanterns and offerings are sent floating down rivers to accompany the ancestors back to their resting place. Many areas will also organize bon-odori dances. The style of the dances varies from region to region but is normally based on the rhythms of taiko drums. Performers usually play on a tall stage with lanterns and banners strung all around. Participants， often dressed in light cotton kimonos， are encouraged to dance to the music around the stage. (A) Some people also visit the cemetery to clean up the family graves and pray for their ancestors. (B) Such festive activities are usually held in parks， temples， and other public places around Japan. (C) Obon concludes with another bonfire， okuribi， lighting up the sky to see the ancestors’ spirits off. (D) Originating from the Chinese Ghost Festival， this annual event has evolved into a time of family reunion.
