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2014 New York Buddhist Church 65th Annual Obon & Odori Dance Festival (Sunday - July 20th) - Bryant ParkNEW

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Date: Sunday, 20 July, 2014       Time: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
New York Buddhist Church - Bryant Park
40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth
New York, NY 10110
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The Annual Japanese Obon Festival in New York is back, featuring Japanese folk dances, music and crafts, etc. The location is Bryant Park.

The Japanese folk dancing 'Bon Odori' and live taiko 'Japanese drumming' will kick off an amazing festival. A lot of activities for children and adults. Learn Origami along with the kids.

Admission
Free

Festival Obon Date
July 20, 2014

Festival Obon Times
10:30 am: Combined Service
12:30 pm - 5:00 pm: Obon Dance Festival at Bryant Park

Obon Dance Practice
Conducted at the NYBC from 6:30 to 8 PM on June 20th, 25th, and 27th, and on July 2nd and 9th.

Location
Bryant Park, Avenue of the Americas and 40th Street

Sponsored By
New York Buddhist Church

Event Title
New York Buddhist Church Annual Obon Dance Festival (Sun only)

Event Location
Bryant Park, 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth , New York, NY 10110

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

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Sunday, 20 July, 2014



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