Bon Odori Dance Practice
Wednesday July 1st
Monday July 6th
Wednesday July 8th
Friday July 10th
Tuesday July 14th
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2009 Bon Odori
Saturday, July 25, 4:30-9:30 P.M.
For Buddhists, O-Bon is the time to reflect upon the dedicated lives of departed ancestors who made our present lives possible. O-Bon is called "A Gathering of Joy" in gratitude. To celebrate, Bon Odori is a festival, in which young and old come together to dance, rejoice and remember their ancestors, family and friends. Participants wear brightly colored kimonos, yukatas and happi coats as they dance to traditional music.
Everyone is invited to come watch and even join in the dancing. Bon Odori is free and open to the public.
The Ke Liko A'E Lei Lihua Polynesian Dance Group will perform Tahitian Dances at 4:30 P.M.
Food booths open at 5:00 P.M. Food for sale include Beef Bowl, Teriyaki Chicken Bento Lunch, Somen (cold noodles in broth), Kori (flavored shaved ice), Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Desserts (Baked Manju, Steamed Mochi, Pies, Strawberry Sundaes) and Cold Beverages.
There will be a short opening service in the temple at 5:45 P.M.
Traditional Folk Dancing begins at 6:15 P.M.
The Seattle Betsuin Matsuri Taiko Drum Group will perform at 7:30 P.M.
Bon Odori at other local temples (call to verify times)
Tacoma Buddhist Temple
Saturday, July 11, 5:00-9:00 P.M.
1717 South Fawcett Avenue, Tacoma 98402
253-627-1417 www.tacomabt.org
Seattle Betsuin(Seattle Buddhist Temple)
Saturday, July 18, 4:00-10:00 P.M. and
Sunday, July 19, 3:00-8:00 P.M.
1427 South Main Street, Seattle 98144
206-329-0800 www.seattlebetsuin.com