ANAHEIM, CA - Orange County Buddhist Church (OCBC) will be commemorating the birth of the historical Buddha with a celebration of Japanese Culture at their Hanamatsuri (Flower) Festival.

The two-day event will feature delicious food, games and prizes, handcrafted items for sale, and traditional Japanese entertainment and exhibits.

Experience Japanese culture through live demonstrations by martial artists, musicians, dancers, and taiko drum performances by OCBC’s Daion and Seishun Taiko.

Cultural displays include examples of rare Japanese artifacts and swords, bonsai, calligraphy, tea ceremony, doll making, and ikebana (flower arranging).

In addition, the recently renovated Hondo (Main Hall) will be open for tours with opportunities for visitors to pour sweet tea on a statue of the infant Buddha placed atop a flower display.

Location: OCBC, 909 S. Dale Avenue, Anaheim, 92804
Dates: Saturday, April 20, 2024, 1 PM to 7 PM
Sunday April 21, 2024, 1 PM to 7 PM

Admission is FREE with ample parking at Magnolia High School on 2450 W. Ball Road in Anaheim. Shuttle service to and from the festival will be running throughout the festival.

For more information, please refer to our website: www.orangecountybuddhist.org.

Orange County Buddhist Church (OCBC) is a religious institution located in Orange County, California. OCBC holds regular religious services, meditation sessions, festivals, and ceremonies.

Established in 1946, OCBC aims to foster a sense of community and spiritual growth among its members. The temple's teachings emphasize the significance of mindfulness, compassion, and gratitude in achieving spiritual awakening and living a meaningful life.

Daion Taiko, formed in 1978, is one of the oldest Japanese-American Buddhist Taiko groups in the United States. Daion in Japanese means Great Sound of Enlightenment. The 75-member group ranges in age from 10 to adult. Many of its songs have been written by group members, blending traditional Japanese rhythms with contemporary western music to form its unique sound.