2013 55th Zenshuji Soto Mission Annual Obon Carnival - Los Angeles (2 Days) [Confirmed]NEW

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 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.

Festival Obon Dates
July 20-21, 2013, Saturday & Sunday

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

Bon Odori Dance
Sat: 6:00 pm
Sun: 6:15 pm

Obon Service
1:30 pm

Bon Dance Festival Ondo Practice Schedule
Check Web Site

Obon Festival Food
BBQ Chicken & Beef, Sushi, Ohagi, Udon, Umeboshi, Takoyaki, Ikayaki, Okinawa Dango, Wonton Chicken Salad, Corn, Tamales, Taco, Baked Goods, Snow Cones, Kintoki, Beer

Obon Festival Exhibits
Tea Ceremony Demonstrations, Ikebana Exhibits, Taiko Drumming, Carinval Games, Karaoke Contest, Shorinji Kempo, Folk Dancing, Folk Music. Please check the performance schedule on Zenshuji website.

Information
(213) 624-8658

Obon Parking - Garey Street & 2nd Street
Parking will be available at the Mega Toys lot on Second Street and Gary Street on both Saturday and Sunday.

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

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

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]