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2015 Annual New York Buddhist Church 65th Annual Obon & Odori Dance Summer Festival (Sunday) - Bryant ParkNEW

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Date: Sunday, 5 July, 2015       Time: 12:30 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� Obon festival in New York is back, featuring Japanese folk dances, music, taiko drumming and crafts, including origami.� Performances by Soh Daiko and Tachibana Dance Group.

The location is Bryant Park in the heart of Manhattan. Our urban festival attracts NYC residents and tourists who join in the dancing.� We also welcome the dancers, taiko drummers and friends who join us every year from Seabrook, New Jersey.

Come honor the memory of your ancestors with joyful dancing!

Admission
Free

Festival Obon Date
Sunday, July 5, 2015

Festival Obon Times
12:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Obon Dance Practice
From 6:30 to 8 PM on June 23rd, 25th, and 30th, and on July 2nd.� Practice takes place at the New York Buddhist Church at 331-332 Riverside Drive (bet 105 & 106 Sts, nearest subway stop is #1 at 103 St)� All are welcome, no prior dance experience required

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New York Buddhist Church

Event Title
New York Buddhist Church Annual Bon Dance Festival

Event Location
Bryant Park, between 40th and 42nd Streets, closest to Sixth Ave section of the park, New York, NY 10110 (opposite Kinokuniya book store).

If you or your organization or company wish to support our Bon Dance Festival by making a donation and receiving space in our program (you may honor the memory of a loved one) contact the NYBC for further information and submit by June 14. Go to: http://www.newyorkbuddhistchurch.org/contactus.html.

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

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