Valley Japanese Community Center Obon Festival (2 Days)NEW

Valley Japanese Community Center to host their Annual Obon Festival
The Valley Japanese Community Center is located at 8850 Lankershim Blvd, Sun Valley, CA. Delicious foods such as Udon, Teriyaki Beef Burgers, Sushi, Chinese Chicken Salad, and Fresh Roasted Corn on the Cob, Gyoza, Chili Rice, Chicken Teriyaki and Homemade baked goods are some of the foods which will be available for purchase.

Demonstrations of Judo, Karate, Kendo and Tea Ceremony will be held. Festival-type games, exhibits of calligraphy/Sumi-E, and schoolwork completed by Japanese School Students will be featured on both days. As a special treat, LA Matsuri Taiko will be giving a special performance/demonstration during the Ondo break.

After the demonstrations, please join in the Bon Odori dances. Bon dances are dances of joy so age or looks or experience should not inhibit anyone from entering the circle of dancers!

Festival Obon Dates
June 26 & 27

Obon Festival Date & Time
Sat  (4pm - 10pm) - game booths, japanese food
Sun (4pm - 9:30pm) - game booths, food

Bon Odori Dancing
Japanese dance from 7pm

Bon Dance Festival Ondo Practice Schedule (Check Web Site)
Valley Japanese Community Center's Ondo practices start in June
Tuesday and Friday night from 7:00 pm

Admission
Admission is free and the public is welcome.

Additional Information
For information regarding Ondo, contact Christine Inouye at (818) 825-9583.
For general Obon information, contact Ron Nakamura at (818) 302-6333

Event Title
Valley Japanese Community Center Obon Festival

Event Location
Valley Japanese Community Center, 8850 Lankershim Blvd, Sun Valley, CA 91352

Web Sites - Add This Obon Link to Your Web Page
http://www.japanese-city.com/calendar/events/japanese-city-events-locations-summer-obon-odori-taiko-line-dancing-dango-drums-games-food.php