2018 / Little Tokyo: Zenshuji temple to present 60th annual Obon Carnival, July 7, 8

The 60th Zenshuji Obon Carnival – July 7 & 8, 2018, 11:00AM – 8:00PM

Obon Service, July 7, 8 at 1:30PM

Zenshuji Soto Mission
123 South Hewitt Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 624-8658    www.zenshuji.org

Zenshuji Obon Carnival is coming soon. This is the temple’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Programs will include:

Bon Odori, Tea Ceremony, Flower Arrangement

Farmer’s Market, Produce/Flowers, Food & Drinks, White Elephant, Raffle & Prizes

Children’s Games, Taiko Drumming, Folk Dance & Music, Shorinji Kempo

Metro Gold Line: Little Tokyo/Arts District Station
Check www.zenshuji.org for updated parking information in Little Tokyo

OBON Carnival / Event Schedule

Saturday, July 7th

1:30 PM: OBON Service
3:00 PM: Talent Show (Registration starts 2:30pm)
4:30 PM: Japanese Folk Dance: Hoshun-Kai (豊春会)
5:00 PM: Koto Music: Kotozanmai (琴三昧)
5:30 PM: Music of Shakuhachi: Shoshi Kanokohata(鹿子畑翔士)
5:45 PM: TaikoZENDEKO & Guest Player MACEO
6:15 PM: Martial Art: Shorinji Kempo
6:30 PM: BON ODORI

Sunday, July8th

1:30 PM: OBON Service
3:00 PM: Taiko: Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko
3:30 PM: Japanese Folk Music: Tsugarujamisen Sasaki Mitsuru Sangenkai (津軽三味線佐々木光露三弦会)
4:00 PM: Japanese Folk Dance: Tokushima Awa Odori
5:00 PM: Martial Art: Shorinji Kempo
5:30 PM: Music “Gurukuns” Ryoji Inatsugi & His Group
6:00 PM: Raffle Drawing
6:15 PM: BON ODORI

12:30-4:00 PM: Tea Ceremony
Flower Exhibition: All Day

*The schedule is subject to change without notice.