West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Obon Festival (2 Days) Different HoursNEW

West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Obon Festival
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.

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NOTE HOURS ARE DIFFERENT
Saturday, July 24 5-10pm
Sunday, July 25 3-9pm

Contact
Tel. (310) 477-7274 Fax (310) 477-6674
Rev. Fumiaki Usuki

Date
July 24 & 25

Times
Sat: 5 pm - 10 pm
Sun: 3 pm - 9 pm
5:00 pm - Taiko performances both nights
6:30 pm - Dancing

WLABT Obon Festival Schedule
Saturday, July 24, 2010 from 5pm to 10pm
• WLA Taiko performs at 5:30pm
Sunday, July 25, 2010 from 3pm to 9pm
• Kinnara Taiko performs at 4pm
• WLA Taiko performs at 4:30pm

Bon Dancing - Dance Time
6:30 pm both days

Bon Dance Festival Ondo Practice Schedule
Check Web Site

Additional Information
Call for event times at (310) 477-7274

Event Title
West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Obon Festival

Event Location
West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple, 2003 Corinth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90025

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