2025 San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon Festival
In Person
Date: June 28, 2025 – June 29, 2025
Time: 4:30 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The 2025 San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon Festival is a cherished summer tradition, bringing together thousands from across Southern California to celebrate with food, games, and cultural displays. Visitors can enjoy delicious ethnic favorites like kalua pork, sushi, and Spam musubi, try their luck at the $1,000 raffle and bingo, or browse the Japanese flea market for unique finds. The festival comes alive with dynamic taiko drumming and hundreds of dancers in kimono and happi coats moving to traditional and modern Japanese music, honoring the Buddhist "Festival of Joy." More than just an event, Obon is a time for friends, families, and the community to gather, reconnect, and celebrate together.
Upcoming virtual events
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Join us for a book talk, reception, and panel discussion on Japanese Canadian history. The panel discussion will also be live-streamed via Zoom!
