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Oregon Buddhist Temple Obon Festival

Community Event
In Person
Oregon Buddhist Temple
3720 Southeast 34th Avenue Portland, Oregon, United States of America
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Date: Aug. 4, 2018

Time: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Obon Festivals happen during summer, and they celebrate life, death, and community. It is an important part of Japanese culture, and they typically include dancing, taiko, food, games, and much more. It is a great family event.

Please visit Oregon Buddhist Temple's website for more information. 

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