Gardena Buddhist Church Obon Festival and Bon Odori (2 Days)NEW

Gardena Buddhist Church Bon Odori
Obon or 'Festival of the Dead' is celebrated in Japanese-American communities all over the country in the middle of July or August. In America, obon has become a key event for both the Buddhist temples and the local community, as well as a celebration of the rich Japanese-American cultural heritage. Obon features bon odori folk dancing, live music and taiko, games, and lots of food.

Program
Taiko Music
Obon Odri Line Dancing

2010 Obon Dances
(Alphabetical Order)
Bon Odori Uta
Akachan Ondo
Asadoya Yunta
Ichi Tasu Ichi Ondo (One Plus One Ondo)
Kawachi Ondo
Kyushu Tanko Bushi
Narita Bayashi
Oyama Ondo
Sakura Ondo
Shiawase Samba
Tampopo
Tokyo Hanagasa Ondo
Uki Uki Ondo

Japanese Foods
Sushi
Udon
Teriyaki Chicken
Beef Teriyaki
Curry Rice
Rides
Games
Crafts
Corn
Dry Goods
Plants
Dango
Shave ice
Soda
Bingo
Martial Arts Demonstration
Kendo

Festival Date
July 31 - Aug 01

Festival Time
Sat: 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sun: 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Both Nights
4:45 pm: Taiko by Jodaiko, UC Irvine
5:15 pm: Taiko by Isami Taiko

Bon Odori Dance Time
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Bon Odori Dance

Dance Practice Schedule at 7:00 pm
06/29/2010 07/01/2010 07/06/2010 07/08/2010 07/13/2010
07/15/2010 07/20/2010 07/22/2010 07/27/2010

Event Title
Gardena Buddhist Church Obon Festival and Bon Odori

Event Location
Gardena Buddhist Church, 1517 W 166th St., Gardena, CA 90247

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