Planting. 1  Always sow fresh seed. 2  Parsnips need a long growing season, so sow as soon as the soil is workable. 3  Loosen the soil to a depth of 12-15 inches and mix in a 2- to 4-inch layer of compost. Always sow fresh seed. 2  Parsnips need a long growing season, so sow as soon as the soil is workable. 3  Loosen the soil to a depth of 12-15 inches and mix in a 2- to 4-inch layer of compost. 4  Sow 2 seeds per inch Â½ an inch deep.
Quick Facts : Festival of Souls. The Festival of Souls also referred as Obon, is a Buddhist celebration, celebrated during July in Japan and August in China. This is not an official national holiday. The Japanese believe that during this period the souls of their ancestors return to their homes on earth.
Bon Festival - Bon Odori. 1  Bon Odori (Japanese: çè¸ã), meaning simply Bon dance, is a style of dancing performed during Obon. 2  The way in which the dance is performed is also different in each region, though the typical Bon dance involves people lining up in a circle around a high wooden scaffold made especially for the festival called a yagura.