Fire fighters were roaming around the entire day, just in case there was an emergency. I even saw them gathered in a circle right in the middle of the busiest walkway. Anyway, they must have became hungry, for they were caught eating corn on the cob in their truck!

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