The San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple will hold its annual Obon Festival on Saturday, June 24, from 4:30 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, June 25, from 4:30 to 9 p.m. at the San Fernando Valley Japanese American Community Center, 12953 Branford St. in Pacoima.
Festivities will kick off at 4:30 p.m. in the gym on Saturday and Sunday with a showcase of SFVJACC club demonstrations of hula, tai chi, ondo dancing, country western and line
dancing.
By 6 p.m., the space will be transformed into a “museum” of local Japanese American history including the World War II-era Tuna Canyon Detention Station and Eiko Masuyama’s “Buddhism in Camps” display.
In addition, learn about our sangha’s nearly 100-year-long history in the San Fernando Valley; and find out the answer to the burning question, “What is Obon?”
Local nonprofit organizations, EGAO and Nikkei Senior Gardens, will also have a presence.
At the yagura, you will hear the booming taiko performances of Sun Valley Taiko (Akaoni Daiko) on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and on Sunday at 6 p.m.
Obon Odori dancing will follow, beginning at 7 p.m. on Saturday and 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. All attendees are encouraged to join in the simple and fun dances “just as you are,” to celebrate the Buddhist “Gathering of Joy,” which started centuries ago as a religious custom to remember and express gratitude to deceased loved ones.
Take in cultural arts such as bonsai, Japanese flower arrangement and Japanese doll-making! Enjoy family carnival games!
Get your fill of delicious ethnic foods such as chicken teriyaki sandwiches or kalua pork sandwiches, dango, Chinese chicken salad, udon noodles, sushi, somen, baked goods and more!
Enter a raffle for a chance to win up to $1,000 and cool off in the Bingo Hall with its Buddhist bookstore and Japanese flea market!
Obon dance practices will be held Tuesday and Thursday, June 20 and 22, from 6:30 p.m. at the San Fernando Valley Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 9450 Remick Ave., Pacoima.
Free and open to the public. There will be something for everyone. Please, no pets. For more information, call (818) 899-4030 or go to https://www.sfvhbt.org/obon-festival.
White nationalist caught assaulting protester on viral video blames President Trump in courtTire falls off a moving vehicle, bounces into a store, and hits 2 guys in the headLittle kid dancing at Coachella steals the showIt's official: Amazon is hitting Australia and local competition is probably screwedEric Trump is now a frontTrump autographs a kid's hat, then throws it into the crowdStare at these pictures of Beyoncé on Easter until you find hints about her twinsNobody can figure out what this guy's promposal sign saysUber is losing a ton — and we mean a ton — of moneyHow Softbank is adding spice to the Amazon In Starliner fallout, 2 women lose their ride to space China’s Manus enters AI video race with text We Asked GPT Some Tech Questions, Can You Tell Which Answers Are Human? Elon Musk has a lot to gain from a second Trump term Sabalenka vs. Rybakina 2024 livestream: Watch WTA Finals for free Best monitor deal: BOGO Acer gaming monitor and PC at Best Buy NYT Connections Sports Edition hints and answers for November 7: Tips to solve Connections #45. Gauff vs. Krejcikova 2024 livestream: Watch WTA Finals for free Take up to 61% off Logitech, Razer, and more gaming gear at Amazon Best audiobook deal: Save over 80% on Audible titles at Amazon
0.1422s , 14321.46875 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【android 18cosplay sex video】Enter to watch online.SFVHBT Obon Festival Set for June 24,Feature Flash