Thanks to KSBY for mentioning our Obon Festival on the website. Below is the listed information. Hope to see you at Obon Festival this year. SUNDAY, JULY 28 Japanese Obon Festival 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Veteran’s Memorial Community Center, 313 W. Tunnell St., Santa Maria Learn about Japanese culture at this annual Buddhist observance that […]
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See all the fun of the 2018 Guadalupe Buddhist Church Annual Obon Festival! Video footage provided by Jerry Gerue and compiled/produced by Doug Tomooka.
The Guadalupe Buddhist Church 2019 Obon Festival HIGHLIGHTS from the 2018 Obon Festival CLICK HERE TO READ ABOUT THE 2018 HIGHLIGHTS The Obon Festival is an annual Buddhist observance held to honor one’s ancestors. During Obon we share our gratitude and show our appreciation to our ancestors for their dedication in guiding our lives in […]
After we shared a wonderful meal of sashimi, chirashi rice, chow mein, and of course birthday cake, a brief Obon meeting was held. This year’s Obon celebration will be held July 28, 2019, at the Veterans Memorial Community Center in Santa Maria. Requests for volunteers and donations of any Japanese items for a “White Elephant” […]