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Date: Sunday, 10 July, 2022       Time: 12:30 pm - 5:00 pm
New York Buddhist Church - Bryant Park
40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth
New York, NY 10110
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Map of New York Buddhist Church - Bryant Park, 40th and 42nd Streets & Fifth and Sixth

2022 - New York will have a virtual event in July.

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The Annual Obon festival event in New York is back, featuring Japanese folk dances, music, taiko drumming and crafts, including origami. The location is Bryant Park in the heart of Manhattan. Our urban festival attracts NYC residents and tourists who join in the dancing. We also welcome the dancers, taiko drummers and friends who join us every year from Seabrook, New Jersey.

Come honor the memory of your ancestors with joyful dancing!

Event Admission
Free

Obon Festival Event Date
July 14, 2019, Sunday

Obon Festival Event Times
12:30 pm - 5:00 pm 

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Obon Dance Practice
Starts in June.
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Dance practice dates are: June 27, July 2, July 9, July 11 - 2019

Practice takes place at the New York Buddhist Church at 331-332 Riverside Drive (bet 105 & 106 Sts, nearest subway stop is #1 at 103 St). All are welcome, no prior dance experience required

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2 Different Locations for Obon and Obon Dance Practice

1) Obon Bon Odori Dance Practice: New York Buddhist Church

2) Annual Obon Festival on Sunday: Bryant Park

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Sponsored By
New York Buddhist Church

If you or your organization or company wish to support our Bon Dance Festival by making a donation and receiving space in our program (you may honor the memory of a loved one) contact the NYBC for further information and submit by June 14. Go to: http://www.newyorkbuddhistchurch.org/contactus.html.

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Celebrate the Japanese Culture food, performances and dancing.
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Obon Festival Event Titles
New York Buddhist Church Annual Bon Dance Festival Event 
VIRTUAL 2022 - 72nd Annual New York Buddhist Church Annual Obon Festival Festival (Sunday) - Bryant Park

Obon Festival Event Location
Bryant Park, between 40th and 42nd Streets, closest to Sixth Ave section of the park, New York, NY 10110 (opposite Kinokuniya book store).

 

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Sunday, 10 July, 2022



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