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2015 Palo Alto Buddhist Temple Bazaar & Obon Odori (PABT) (2 Days - Different times) Japanese Food, Bookstore, Arts and Crafts, Baked Goods..NEW

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Date: Sunday, 2 August, 2015       Time: 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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Palo Alto Buddhist Temple
2751 Louis Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
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Map of Palo Alto Buddhist Temple, 2751 Louis Road

Palo Alto 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.

Japanese Food, Bookstore, Arts and Crafts, Baked Goods.

Date
Aug 1 - 2, 2015

Times
Sat: 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Obon Dancing
Saturday: No Dancing
Sunday: 7:30pm Bon Odori Dancing

Schedule for the Weekend
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Bon Odori Dance Practice
Time: 7:30 pm each practice evening

Title
Palo Alto Buddhist Temple Bazaar & Obon Odori (PABT) (2 Days)

Location
Palo Alto Buddhist Temple, 2751 Louis Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303

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

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Sunday, 2 August, 2015



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Phone: (650) 856-0123

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