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Obon Festival - Buddhist Church of Santa Barbara

Community Event
In Person
Buddhist Church of Santa Barbara
1015 East Montecito Street Santa Barbara, California, United States of America

Date: July 15, 2017

Time: 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.



Enjoy a perfect day of fun, dancing and entertainment to express gratitude to and remembrance and honoring of deceased ancestors, friends and other loved ones at the Buddhist Church of Santa Barbara obon festival! Participate in festival activities and enjoy entertainment such as taiko drumming, karate demonstrations, origami, games, craft sales, flower arranging, dancing, and more. 

Odori will be at 4:00 p.m.

Dance practice will be at 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on June 25 & July 2, 9 and at 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on July 14

Learn more about Buddhist Church of Santa Barbara


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