Higashi Hongwanji Bon Odori Festival (2 Days)NEW

Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple - Japanese Obon
There will be a variety of Japanese foods for sale including teriyaki, udon and sushi. Cultural performances/exhibitions begin at 1 p.m. features Ryukyu Koku Matsuri Daiko. There will be singing/jazz/other performances including the Lumbini Kids on stage and Fujima Kansei Odori-Kai.

OBON is a traditional event to honor and express gratitude to the spirits of our ancestors, those before us who provided us with the gift of life.� Each year, obon is held as a time to celebrate the return of the spirits of our ancestors.

The Obon Festival features food, games, farmers market, flower market, tea ceremony demonstrations,� traditional Bon Odori Dancing, and various types of entertainment.

Obon Festival Dates
July 24 - 25th

Obon Festival Times
12 pm - 9 pm both days

Bon Odori Dance Times
6:30 pm - Odori Dance (both days)

Bon Dance Festival Ondo Practice Schedule (Check Web Site)
Starts in June to July
Days: Wed and/or Friday
Time: 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple - Obon Entertainment Schedule
Check Web Site
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Sunday
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Schedule on Web
http://www.hhbt-la.org/Obon.html

Event Title
Higashi Hongwanji Bon Odori Festival

Event Location
Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple, 505 East 3rd Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013�

Event Contact
Tel (213) 626-4200 Fax (213) 626-6850
Rinban Noriaki Ito

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