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Elvis is back! According to obon attendees, these Elvis Presley look-alikes come to the Gardena Buddhist Church obon every year. It goes to show that anybody can participate in bon odori!

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

eishida — Last modified Mar 30 2011 7:57 p.m.


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