2012 Higashi Hongwanji Obon Festival & Bon Odori (2 Days) - Higashi Honganji Buddhist TempleNEW

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.

Performances
TaikoProject, Bombu, Kitsune, Happyfunsmile

Higashi Obon Festival Dates
July 28 - 29 2012

Higashi Obon Festival Times
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm both days

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

Bon Dance Festival Ondo Practice Schedule
Starts in June to July
Days: Wed and/or Friday
Time: 7 to 9 pm

Schedule on Web
http://www.hhbt-la.org

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

Event Title
Higashi Hongwanji Obon Festival & Bon Odori (2 Days)

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

Japanese Obon Festival & Bon Odori Schedule
http://www.japanese-city.com/calendar/events/p/obon-and-practice.php

[Please always confirm date & times, the schedule could change]