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2007 Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple Obon

2007 Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple Obon - Uchiwa Distribution

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Published: July 31, 2007 Modified: Feb. 11, 2025
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There is a special dance done at festivals that involves the use of an uchiwa, or a fan. Here, an obon administrator distributes uchiwas to those who did not bring their own.

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There is a special dance done at festivals that involves the use of an uchiwa, or a fan. Here, an obon administrator distributes uchiwas to those who did not bring their own.

The 2007 Higashi Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon was held on Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29. For more information on the temple, please visit The Higashi Honganji Buddhist Temple website.

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