San Fernando Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Obon Festival

Event Type
Fairs & Festivals
Culture & Community
Event Department
Cultural Affairs
Description
The Obon Festival is a cherished summer tradition. Visitors can enjoy delicious ethnic favorites like kalua pork, sushi, and Spam musubi, try their luck at the $1,000 raffle and bingo, or browse the Japanese flea market for unique finds. The festival comes alive with dynamic taiko drumming and hundreds of dancers in kimonos and happi coats moving to traditional and modern Japanese music, honoring the Buddhist “Festival of Joy.”
Event Date
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Event Location

San Fernando Japanese American Community Center
12953 Branford St.
Pacoima, CA
United States

Event Lat/Long
34.2406412, -118.4149867
Fee Required
No
Event Cost
Free
Event ID
10389914
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