Bon Odori Dance Practice

The public is invited to come learn the traditional Japanese Folk Dances that will be performed at our temple’s 2010 Bon Odori Festival on Saturday, July 24th. The same dances will be performed at the Seattle and Tacoma Bon Odori Festivals during the month of July. No special attire is required. Practice sessions start at 7:30 P.M. at our temple on the following dates:

Bon Odori is Saturday, July 24, 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.

Schedule

Food for sale include Beef Bowl, Teriyaki Chicken Bento Meal, Somen (cold noodles in broth), Kori (flavored shaved ice), Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Baked Manju, Steamed Mochi, Pies, Strawberry Sundaes and Cold Beverages.

Bon Odori at Other Local Temples