ZENSHUJI 68th ANNUAL OBON Carnival Event Schedule
Saturday, July 25th
1:30 P.M. OBON Service
3:00 P.M. Koto Music LA Koto Ensemble (Madam Yuki Yasuda & students)
3:45 P.M. Taiko Zenshuji ZENDEKO (Vivian Seki & group)
4:30 P.M. Folk Dance Tottori Kasa Odori (Keiko Hashimoto & Tottori Kenjinkai)
5:15 P.M. Martial Art Shorinji Kempo (South Bay Branch Master Ted Uekuma)
6:00 P.M. Zen Aerobics Demonstration (Master Ted Uekuma)
6:15 P.M. BON ODORI Led by Long Beach Ondo (Madam June Donovan)
Sunday, July 26th
1:30 P.M. OBON Service
3:00 P.M. Folk Music Matsumaekai (松前会, Madam Yoshiko Monji & group)
3:45 P.M. Melodic Rock & Roll Noel Takahashi
4:30 P.M. Japanese Classical Dance Madam Bando Hidesomi & group
5:00 P.M. Taiko Zenshuji ZENDEKO (Vivian Seki & group)
5:45 P.M. Raffle Tickets Drawing
6:00 P.M. BON ODORI Led by Madam Bando Hidesomi
Stage Management by Jazzminshroom ENTERTAINMENT Atsuyuki Kono
–12:30-4:00P.M. Tea Ceremony
–Flower Exhibition: All Day
*The schedule is subject to change without notice.
Zenshuji 68th Annual Obon Carnival – Two-Day Event
Zenshuji Soto Mission, located in Little Tokyo, Los Angeles, is pleased to announce its 68th Annual Obon Carnival, taking place on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM each day.
This festive, family-friendly event will feature traditional Japanese cultural entertainment, food, and exhibits, including:
– Tea Ceremony Demonstrations
– Bon-odori
– Zendeko Taiko Drumming
– Folk Dances & Music
– Shorinji Kempo Demonstrations
– Raffles & Prizes
– White Elephant
– Craft Sales
– Ikebana (Japanese Flower Arrangement) Exhibits
– Delicious Food (BBQ Chicken & Beef, Takoyaki, Chirashi-sushi, Okinawa Dango, Wonton, Somen, Tamale, Ohagi, Corn, Shaved Ice, Home-Baked Goods, Beer & more)
OBON Services will be held at 1:30 PM on both days.
Admission is free and open to the public. Visit www.zenshuji.org for directions, parking information, and performance schedules.
Please join us in celebrating culture, community, and tradition at this cherished summer event.
Zenshuji Soto Mission
123 S Hewitt Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Tel: (213) 624-8658
office@zenshuji.org