2011 Venice Hongwanji Obon Odori (2 Days) (Different times)NEW

2011 Venice Hongwanji 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.

Venice Festival Obon Date
July 16 - 17, 2011

Venice Festival Obon Times (Different ending time)
Sat: 3:00 - 9:00 pm
Sun: 1:00 - 9:00 pm

Bon Odori Dance Times
6:30 pm both days

Obon / Hatsubon Service
Sun: 10:00 am

Bon Dance Festival Ondo Practice Schedule (Check Web Site)
Obon Odori: Every Mon, Wed, Fri: starting in July

Event Title
2011 Venice Hongwanji Obon Odori (2 Days) (Different times)

Location
Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 12371 Braddock Drive, Culver City, CA 90230

Contact
Tel (310) 391-4351 Fax (310) 398-1491 www.vhbt.org
[email protected] Rev. John Guzei Iwohara

2011 Japanese Obon Festival & Bon Odori Schedule
http://www.japanese-city.com/obon