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San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon

Look at the Crowd! (2007 San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon - Look at the Crowd!)


Published: July 7, 2007 Modified: April 11, 2025


2007 San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon - Look at the Crowd!

As I left the obon, I turned around to take a picture of the entire transformed lot. It was packed, as you can see. I still cannot believe how so many people fit into such a tiny space!


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San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon
The San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple obon took place on Saturday, June 30 and Sunday, July 1, 2007 in the transformed temple parking lot. There was food, the much loved and anticipated snow cone booth, games, bingo, exhibits a…
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