The San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon is one of the largest Buddhist gatherings in the City of Los Angeles. In 2017, they celebrate their 94th Obon Festival!

Attendees can participate in the tradition of Japanese Obon Odori dancing and enjoy other cultural and ethnic experiences such as taiko drum performances, Japanese calligraphy and doll exhibits, and a variety of tasty ethnic foods. Highlighting the festival are ethnic Japanese and American foods for sale, including chicken teriyaki, udon noodles, sushi, spam musubi, refreshing shave ice, delicious baked goods, and many other delectable items. Enjoy family carnival games and prizes, enter our raffle for a chance to win up to $1000, and cool off in our Bingo Hall with its Buddhist bookstore and flea market for Japanese goods and apparel.

Saturday, 06/24/17 - 4:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; Odori: 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, 06/25/17 - 4:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; Odori: 6:30 p.m.

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