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DESCRIPTION:Ekoji Buddhist Temple Annual Summer Obon Festival\, go join the
 m for the ONLY Obon Festival in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area for 
 over 40 years!&nbsp\;\n\nFamilies love to get together in the summer. In J
 apan\, a traditional summer celebration called Obon is a time to express g
 ratitude to loved ones who have passed on before us and to reflect on the 
 influences they have had on our lives.\n\nAt the Ekoji Buddhist Temple in 
 Fairfax Station\, Virginia\, they welcome families from every background t
 o experience the festive traditions of Japanese folk dancing\, Japanese dr
 umming or taiko\, and lighting a commemorative candle in their meditative 
 garden to honor your ancesetors. This year\, they celebrate the 40th anniv
 ersary of the Obon Festival held at Ekoji.&nbsp\;\n\nObon is a cultural ex
 pereince\, featuring experiences such as Japanese folk dancing\, and taiko
  performances by three groups this year\, Nen Daiko (taiko ensamble of Eko
 ji Buddhist Temple)\, Dounen Daiko (Ekoji's youth taiko ensemble)\, and Mi
 yako Taiko (taiko performance group from the Mark H. Rooney Taiko School).
  Festivities continue with Hawaiian music by the Aloha Boys\, great Japane
 se inspired food\, specialty vendors and local artists\, temple tours\, fe
 stival games for all ages (to include this year\, a nature-inspired mini-g
 olf course)\, and kids' activities. The evening ends with a candlelight me
 morial\, in the Japanese garden\, honoring the memories of one's ancestors
 . Everyone is welcome to light a candle. It's a perfect summer evening fil
 led with unforgettable moments.&nbsp\;\n\nThere are plenty of great tastes
  to sample including grilled chicken\, teriyaki vegetable stir fry\, spam 
 musubi\, sweet butter mochi\, specialty tea drinks\, and shave ice. And fo
 r dessert\, don't forget to stop by the International Dessert Hall for a s
 ampling of sweets from all over the world\, a celebration of Ekoji's diver
 se sangha.&nbsp\;\n\nThe festival is from 3:00pm-9:00pm rain or shine\, at
  the Ekoji Buddhist Temple. Admission is free\, some activities have a fee
 .&nbsp\;
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SUMMARY:40th Annual Ekoji Buddhist Temple Annual Summer Obon Festival
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