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2011 Zenshuji Soto Mission 53rd Annual Obon Carnival - Los Angeles (2 Days)NEW

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Date: Saturday, 9 July, 2011       Time: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
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Zenshuji Soto Mission
123 S. Hewitt Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
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Map of Zenshuji Soto Mission, 123 S. Hewitt Street

Zenshuji Soto Mission annual summer Obon festival. This family event is a cultural event of authentic ethnic food, entertainment and displays.� If you enjoy sushi, udon, teriyaki, snowcones, fresh corn, green tea cupcakes, or if you're a little adventurous, we even have grilled octopus.� There are plants, flowers, and fresh produce for sale and a white elephant booth. �

For entertainment, we have singers, demonstrations, and our famous Zendeko taiko troop. Admission is free and the general public is welcome. We're located in Little Tokyo.

Obon Festival features Bon Odori (folk dancing), live music and taiko, flowers, carnival games, cultural exhibits, and drinks/delicious food.

Traditional dance, food, music and games for the whole family. It is a bright, charming event in the heart of the city for families and people of all ages.

Obon Flyer (Click)

Festival Obon Dates
July 9 - 10, 2011

Festival Obon Times
Sat: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Sun: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

Bon Odori Dance
Sat: 7:45 pm
Sun: 7:30 pm

Obon Service
1:30 pm

Bon Dance Festival Ondo Practice Schedule
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Obon Festival Food
Teriyaki chicken & beef, sushi, udon, corn, tamales, taco, bake sale, snow cones, kintoki

Obon Festival Exhibits
Ikebana Exhibits
Tea Ceremony Demonstrations
Taiko Drumming (Zendeko)
Carinval Games
Photo Contest
Karaoke Contest
Karate (Matsubayashi Shorinji Ryu)
Folk Dancing (Awa-odori)
Folk Music (Matsumae Kai)
Itayaki, Takoyaki, Teriyaki Beef, Udon

Information
(213) 624-8658
Email: [email protected]

Obon Parking - Garey Street & 2nd Street
Secured the parking lot across first street (on the other side of the gold line tracks) for Saturday.� We will have it open from 8:00am to 10:00pm.� Sunday parking will be at the Mega Toys lot on Second Street and Gary Street.

Event Title
2011 Zenshuji Soto Mission 53rd Annual Obon Carnival - Los Angeles (2 Days)

Event Location
Zenshuji Soto Mission, 123 S. Hewitt Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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

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