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]