This photograph features the wide range of bon odori participants. Here, older women dressed in yukata and matching temple shirts dance alongside young children dressed in street attire.

The Gardena Buddhist Church Obon was held on August 4 and 5, 2007 at the Gardena Buddhist Church, located at 1517 W. 166th Street, Gardena, California, 90247. The Church was established 75 years ago, and centers its activities and events around the family.

Photo by Vicky Murakami-Tsuda