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DESCRIPTION:<strong>Nelson Izu-shi Friendship Society</strong>\n<strong>Obo
 n Picnic</strong>\n<strong>Friday August 12 th</strong>\n<strong>5:00 &nda
 sh\; 7:00 pm</strong>\n<strong><em>Rotary Shelter at Lakeside Park</em></s
 trong>\n\nObon is a traditional summer festival in Japan\, a time when peo
 ple throughout the country return to their hometowns for a three-day reuni
 on with family members and the spirits of their ancestors. It&rsquo\;s bot
 h a solemn occasion and a time to enjoy visiting with relatives.\n\n<ul><l
 i>This is a family picnic &ndash\; not a potluck. Please bring your own fo
 od\, dishes\, and utensils. We will have access to the BBQ grill.&nbsp\;</
 li><li>We encourage you to bring your family and friends and make up a tab
 le so you&nbsp\;</li><li>Our program will include a short introduction to 
 the society\, stories from former host families and visitors to Izu-shi\, 
 a Japanese summer song\, and a Bon dance! If you have a Japanese yukata\, 
 happi coat\, or summer fan\, please bring them!&nbsp\;</li><li>The picnic 
 is also a fund raising event for our society. We will be selling raffle ti
 ckets for various donated prizes.&nbsp\;</li><li>If you would like to join
  the society\, annual memberships will be available at $5.00 per person or
  $10.00 per couple or family.</li></ul>\n\n<strong>For more information\, 
 please contact us at: <a href="mailto:nelsonizushi@gmail.com">nelsonizushi
 @gmail.com</a></strong>
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SUMMARY:OBON Picnic in Nelson\, BC
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