[NO FESTIVAL in 2023] Buddhist Church of Lodi Annual Obon Bazaar / Bon Odori (Live Taiko, Japanese Food, Crafts, Okinawa Dango, etc) (2 days) NEW

Lodi Buddhist Church will not have an annual festival in 2023. 
Phone: (209) 368-5589

Please check back in 2024.


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Event Name: Buddhist Church of Lodi Annual Obon Bazaar Festival
Buddhist Church of Lodi will celebrate Obon Festival with plenty of great food, a Taiko performance, craft sales, and Bon Odori. This is an annual Japanese festival commemorating one's ancestors. 

Buddhist Church of Lodi will observe Obon with services, Bon Odori (dancing), and a bazaar-carnival at the annual Obon Festival during the weekend. In Japan, Obon evolved from the religious custom of honoring the deceased with memorial services. During this time, comparable holidays are observed throughout the Buddhist world. A special English service will be held with special guest speakers. Hatsubon Service will be held in memory of those that have passed away since our last Obon.

Obon / Bazaar Carnival Description
The bazaar-carnival will be held from during the weekend. This event will feature many games for the young and old. This year's raffle will offer many prizes, including the grand prize. We will have handicrafts and farm fresh produce at bargain prices. Delicious Japanese food like beef and chicken teriyaki, sushi, udon (Japanese noodles), won ton, chow mein, corn, teriburgers, oriental chicken salad, Okinawa Dango (donuts), Imagawa Yaki (Sweet bean dessert), oden, soft drinks, snow cones and other treats will be available. 

Obon Dance / Bon Odori or Folk Dance
The traditional Obon bon odori dance which expresses joy for the teachings offered by the Buddha will be performed with an intermission. The movements depict the livelihood of the villagers such as fishermen, coal miners, and farmers. Your participation with the other dancers is appreciated, the public is welcome to join.

Date of Obon Festival
June 29 - 30, 2019

Obon Bon Odori (Folk Dance) (Check Web)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Sunday)

Obon Bazaar Booth 
Japanese Food
Bingo
Children games
Raffle for donation
Bon Odori Dancing (Obon dancing)
Japanese Cultural Demonstrations
Plants & Flowers
Live Taiko
Martial Arts Demonstration

Saturday, June 29 Schedule
Food Sale 12 noon to 7 p.m., Tempura starting at 3:00
1:00 - 8:00 Bingo (Air-conditioned eating area and bingo downstairs)
1:00 - 7:00 Children’s Games
1:00 - 7:00 Farmers’ Market

Entertainment inside JACL Hall Schedule
2:00 - 2:45 Strumingos
2:45 - 3:00 Mataro Dolls Display
3:00 - 3:30 Minyo (Japanese Folk Dance)
3:30 - 4:15 Auntie Amy’s Hula Dancers
4:15 - 4:30 Odori (Japanese Classical Dance)

Sunday, June 30 Schedule
Food Sale 12 noon to 6 p.m., Tempura starting at 3:00
1:00 - 5:00 Children’s Games
1:00 - 5:00 Farmers’ Market
1:00 - 7:00 Bingo
6:00 - 6:30 Stockton Bukkyo Taiko
7:00 - 9:00 Obon Odori

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See ALL Dance Practice Dates
Check Web Site: MWF
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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Lodi Obon Bazaar & Practices Dates

Obon Festivals & Practices

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Celebrate the Japanese Culture food, performances and dancing.
(Please always confirm date & times, the schedule could change)

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Obon Bazaar Location
Buddhist Church of Lodi, 23 N. Stockton St., Lodi, CA 95240 (209) 368-5589

Obon Bazaar Title
Buddhist Church of Lodi Annual Obon Bazaar / Bon Odori (2 days) - Live Taiko, Lots of Japanese Food, Crafts, Okinawa Dango, etc