2024 West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Annual Summer Obon Festival (Bon Odori, Live Taiko, Japanese Food, Games..) (Different Times) WLA (2 Days) NEW
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Sat, 27 Jul 2024 Sun, 28 Jul 2024 View All Dates
Los Angeles, CA 90025
West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Obon & Bon Odori Dance Festival Event
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. Location West Los Angeles.
This event will have plenty of Japanese food booths, games and large tables to eat your food. No entrance free, everybody is welcome.
West Los Angeles or West LA is one of the largest festivals in Los Angeles, and has one of the largest group of bon odori dancers.
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Event Parking
Parking is in residential areas and some paid parking areas.
Obon Festival Event Dates
July 27 - 28, 2024 (Sat & Sun)
Saturday Schedule: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
4:30 pm: ABASonics Concert
5:30 pm: West LA Taiko
6:30 pm: Obon Dancing
Sunday Schedule: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
4:30 pm: ABASonics Concert
5:30 pm: West LA Taiko
6:30 pm: Obon Dancing
Buying Food Requires Going to a Ticket Booth
Note: At West LA Obon, you have to buy tickets in advance for buying food and games.
• Credit card payments can scrip tickets. (Script tickets are used to buy food)
Food: Beef & Chicken Teriyaki, Wonton, Imagawayaki..
Bon Dance Practice Dates
06/25/2024, 06/27/2024, 07/02/2024, 07/09/2024, 07/11/2024
Starting at 7:00 pm. Tuesday & Thursday
• No Practice on July 4, 2024
West LA Obon/Practice Dates
Contact Information
Tel. (310) 477-7274, Fax (310) 477-6674
Rev. Fumiaki Usuki
Obon Festival Event Location
West LA or West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple, 2003 Corinth Avenue, West Los Angeles, CA 90025, Sawtelle Japantown
Obon Festival Event Title
West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple (West LA Obon) Annual Summer Obon Festival (Live Taiko, Bon Odori, Japanese Food, Games..) (Different Times) WLA (2 Days)
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Sunday, 28 July, 2024
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West LA Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Obon FestivalPhone: (310) 210-2407
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