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A Virtual Obon

As we all adapt to what seems to be the new normal, we have transitioned to create a virtual Obon Festival for 2020!

Join us Saturday July 11th, as we bring to your home the fun, the food, and the games of Obon! Watch live cooking demonstrations, participate in children’s crafts, and watch performances from San Jose Taiko, Chidori Band, and many more.

Stay tuned for more details and information to be shared here and/or follow us on Facebook & Instagram

For latest information, go to: https://www.sjbetsuin.org/san-jose-obon/

Schedule of Events | Subject to Change

Time Event
12:00 pm Welcome!
12:10 pm “Irasshai” Procession – SJ Taiko
12:30 pm Meaning of Obon
1:00 pm “Faces of San Jose Obon” – Tribute to Our Volunteers
1:30 pm Collegiate Taiko
2:00 pm “Growth of Obon – Jim McClure, Ken Kamei, Dennis Akizuki
2:30 pm Flavors of Obon: Beef Teriyaki
3:00 pm Collegiate Taiko
Time Event
3:30 pm Buddhism 101 – What is Buddhism? Q&A
4:00 pm Nikkei for Black Lives
4:30 pm “Natsukashii!” Obon Foods of the Past
5:00 pm San Jose Taiko
5:45 pm “How to put on your Yukata” – Moschel Kadokura
6:00 pm Chidori Band
7:00 pm Odori (Dancing)
8:30 pm Sign Off

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