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2013 Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon - (VHBT) (2 Days) (Different times)NEW

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Date: Saturday, 27 July, 2013       Time: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (VHBT)
12371 Braddock Drive
Culver City, CA 90230
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Map of Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple (VHBT), 12371 Braddock Drive

2013 Venice Hongwanji Obon Festival (VHBT)
Obon or 'Festival of the Dead' is celebrated in Japanese-American communities all over the country in the middle of July or August. In America, obon has become a key event for both the Buddhist temples and the local community, as well as a celebration of the rich Japanese-American cultural heritage. Obon features bon odori folk dancing, live music and taiko, games, and lots of food.

Venice Festival Obon Date
July 27 - 28, 2013 - Saturday & Sunday

Venice Festival Obon Times (Different Times)
Sat: 3:00 - 9:00 pm
Sun: 1:00 - 9:00 pm

Bon Odori Dance Times
6:30 pm both days

Obon / Hatsubon Service
Sun: 10:00 am

Bon Dance Festival Ondo Practice Schedule (Check Web Site)
Obon Odori: Every Mon, Wed, Fri: starting in July

Event Title
Venice Hongwanji Obon Odori (2 Days) (Different times)

Location
Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 12371 Braddock Drive, Culver City, CA 90230

Contact
Tel (310) 391-4351 Fax (310) 398-1491 www.vhbt.org
revjiwo@hotmail.com Rev. John Guzei Iwohara

Japanese Obon Festival & Bon Odori Schedule
http://bit.ly/bLkTf

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