Tacoma Buddhist Temple Bon Odori Festival
Event Information
Please join our Bon Odori Festival on August 1st!
Obon, also known as Kangi-e or “Gathering of Joy,” is a major festival and memorial service to honor ancestors and all those who have passed away. At this festival everyone is welcome to dance, enjoy the food or just watch the dancing and taiko performances.
General program:
o 4pm: Food, beer garden and other booths open.
o 4:30: Obon service – the public is invited to attend.
o 5pm: Dancing and Taiko drumming will occur in front of our
temple on Fawcett Avenue.
o 8pm: memorial candle service in our lovely temple garden.
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