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2024 West Los Angeles Obon Festival (Bon Odori, Live Taiko, Japanese Food, Games..) WLA Buddhist Temple Obon (2 Days) Sawtelle, Japantown NEW

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Date: Sunday, 28 July, 2024       Time: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple
2003 Corinth Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90025
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Map of West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple , 2003 Corinth Avenue

West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Obon & Bon Odori Dance Festival Event 
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. Location West Los Angeles.

This event will have plenty of Japanese food booths, games and large tables to eat your food. No entrance free, everybody is welcome. 
 
West Los Angeles or West LA is one of the largest festivals in Los Angeles, and has one of the largest group of bon odori dancers. 

Event Parking Information
Street parking is available in residential areas, and there are also paid parking lots.

Read Parking Signs Carefully: Ensure you park legally to avoid getting a ticket.
• Arrive Early: The event will be busy, so plan to arrive early for parking.
• Stay for the Finale: Enjoy the event until the end to experience the Obon music & dancing.

Obon Festival Event Dates
July 27 - 28, 2024 (Sat & Sun)

Times (Different Times) 
Sat:  4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sun: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday Schedule:  4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
4:00 pm - 10 pm: Festival
4:30 pm: ABAsonics
5:30 pm: West LA Taiko
6:30 pm: Obon Dancing 

Sunday Schedule: 3:00 pm - 9:00 pm
3:00 pm - 9 pm: Festival
4:30 pm: ABAsonics
5:30 pm: West LA Taiko
6:30 pm: Obon Dancing 

Buying Food Requires Going to a Ticket Booth 
Note: At West LA Obon, you have to buy tickets in advance for buying food and games. 
• Credit card payments can buy scrip tickets. (Scrip tickets are used to buy food)

Food: Beef & Chicken Teriyaki, Wonton, Imagawayaki.. 


Bon Dance Practice Dates
06/25/2024, 06/27/2024, 07/02/2024, 07/09/2024, 07/11/2024

Starting at 7:00 pm. Tuesday & Thursday
• No Practice on July 4, 2024


West LA Obon/Practices  



Contact Information
Tel. (310) 477-7274, Fax (310) 477-6674
Rev. Koho Takata 

Obon Festival Event Location
West LA or West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple, 2003 Corinth Avenue, West Los Angeles, CA 90025, Sawtelle Japantown

Obon Festival Event Titles
• West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple (West LA Obon) Annual Summer Obon Festival (Live Taiko, Bon Odori, Japanese Food, Games..) (Different Times) WLA (2 Days) 
• 2024 West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Obon Festival (Bon Odori, Live Taiko, Japanese Food, Games..) WLA Obon (2 Days) 

#obon #japaneseFood #WLAObonFestival #BonOdori #Taiko 
 

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