2024/6/29: West Covina Buddhist Temple to hold Obon Festival
The 54th annual Obon Festival of the West Covina Buddhist Temple will be held at the East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center (ESGVJCC), 1203 W Puente Ave, West Covina, CA 91790, on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
The day for honoring the past loved ones will commence with a Manto-e service at 6:00 p.m. in the ESGVJCC parking lot followed by Kishin Daiko’s performance. Bon Odori, with Kishin Daiko on the drums, will start at 7:00 p.m.
Bon Odori Practice: June 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 and 27, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Food booths will provide Chicken Teriyaki Plate, Asian Chicken Salada, Chicken Chow Mein, etc., and Cold Beer.
Games for Children also will be provided.
