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Date: Sunday, 13 July, 2025       Time: 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Map of New York Buddhist Church Obon (106th Street between Riverside Drive & West End Avenue), 331–339 W 106th Street

2025 NYBC Obon Dance Festival - New York, NY. The Obon Dance Festival makes its long-awaited return to Manhattan’s Upper West Side on Sunday, July 13. For the first time, the celebration will take place just steps from the New York Buddhist Church (NYBC) on 106th Street, thanks to the dedication of the Obon Committee who worked tirelessly to secure this special neighborhood location.

This community-centered event is open to the public and features traditional Obon circle dancing, powerful Taiko drumming, origami activities for children, and other cultural festivities. Everyone is encouraged to join in the celebration of remembrance, joy, and togetherness.

Date & Time
Sunday, July 13, 2025
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm

Location
106th Street (between Riverside Drive and West End Avenue), New York, NY 10025


Dance Practice Sessions
Join us to learn the dances in advance-or just show up and dance!
Location: Hondo Hall, NYBC, 331-332 Riverside Dr. (between 105th & 106th Streets)

Practice Dates
• Tuesday, July 1
• Thursday, July 3
• Tuesday, July 8
• Thursday, July 10
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
All sessions are free and open to the public. Attend as many as you like.

Tags:
#ObonFestival #ObonDanceNYC #BonOdori #NYBC #JapaneseCulture #TaikoDrums #Origami #FamilyFriendly #UpperWestSide #JapaneseTradition

 

Event Title
New York Buddhist Church Annual Bon Dance Festival

Event Location
106th Street (between Riverside Drive and West End Avenue), New York, NY 10025

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Sunday, 13 July, 2025



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New York Obon Dance Festival-Buddhist Church
Phone: (212) 678-0305

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