2014 Venice Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon - (VHBT) (2 Days) (Different times)NEW

Venice Hongwanji Obon Festival (VHBT)
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 19 - 20, 2014 - Saturday & Sunday

Venice Festival Obon Times (Different Times)
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�
Obon Odori: Every Mon, Wed, Fri: starting in July
Practice Dates all from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
June 25, 27, 30 - 2014
July 2, 7, 9, 14 - 2014

Event Title
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

Japanese Obon Festival & Bon Odori Schedule
http://bit.ly/bLkTf

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

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