West Los Angeles Buddhist Temple Obon Festival

Date: July 26, 2009

Time: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

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**5:00 Taiko

**6:30 Obon Dancing

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.

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