2023 Hanamatsuri Festival Event: Bringing the Japanese & American Cultures Together (2 Days) Delicious Japanese Food, Cultural Exhibits, Games..NEW

Orange County Buddhist Church OCBC Festival Event in Anaheim will host its annual Hanamatsuri flower festival event, a celebration of the birth of Buddha, with lot of food, music, games, crafts and cultural exhibits.

It is a two-day Japanese Festival event filled with Japanese culture. There will be demonstrations of aikido, kendo, karate, katana swords, bonsai, taiko drum performances and many other performances and exhibits.

Japanese Food will be a big part of the festivities. There will be chirashi sushi, makisushi, Spam musubis, chicken and beef teriyaki, teriyaki burgers, chow mein, wontons, udon, oden, grilled squid, Okinawa dango, Imagawayaki and other delicacies.

History of Hanamatsuri
Hanamatsuri Festival celebrates the birth of the historical Buddha  some 2,500 years ago in India, at Lumbini Garden.  Prince Siddhartha grows up to become Shakyamuni Buddha.

Games for the children.

Festival Dates
April 15 - 16, 2023

Event Time
1:00 - 7:00 pm

Festival Schedule
Cultural Exhibits
Stage Performances
Food & Games: Chicken & Beef Teriyaki, Wontan, Sushi, Chow Mein, Dango, Corn
(Previous years schedule, check website for latest schedule)

Location
Orange County Buddhist Church, 909 South Dale Ave, Anaheim, CA 92804

Contact
(714) 827-9590

Event Festival Title
Hanamatsuri Festival: Bringing the Japanese & American Cultures Together (2 Days) Orange County Buddhist Church