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Obon 2010: Photos from Festivals around So Cal

Thu, Jul 29 2010 | 4 Comments
Photo by MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo
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Photo by MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo
Photo by MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo
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Photo by MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo
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Photo by MARIO G. REYES/Rafu Shimpo
Bombu Taiko and Kitsune Taiko performed at Higashi. (JORDAN IKEDA/Rafu Shimpo)
Dancers enjoyed celebrating Higashi Honganji's 51st obon festival. (JORDAN IKEDA/Rafu Shimpo)
The tasty eats included grilled chicken. (JORDAN IKEDA/Rafu Shimpo)
Duck races were among the carnival games. (JORDAN IKEDA/Rafu Shimpo)
Rev. Kurai handled the taiko duties on July 18. (MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo)
A lovely day for dancing in Montebello. (MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo)
Live singing and music made for a festive atmosphere. (MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo)
Dressed in her best for obon. (MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo)
A shamisen group provided music July 18. (MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo)
Yuki Inoue beat the drum in Pasadena. (MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo)
Cooler than the weather in Pasadena. (MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo)
(MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo)
Members of Taiko Center Los Angeles performed on July 25. (MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo)
The tea house will be shipped to Japan for renovation, then returned for a permanent home at the Huntington Library's Japanese garden in San Marino. (MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo)
Fans and smiles for one of the dances in Pasadena on July 25. (MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo)
A naginata demonstration was help on July 25. (MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo)
From left, John Mayeno, Keiko Omori, Mieko Mayeno and Mai Suzuki enjoy the mild weather and dancing. (MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo)
Visitors from the San Fernando Valley JCC traveled to Pasadena for obon. (MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo)
Yaeko and Bruce Hisayasu had several bonsai trees on display. (MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu Shimpo)


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4 Comments

  • Jeannie Toshima
    July 30, 2010 | Permalink |

    Great photos and captions! Thanks for posting these photos. Can I link to this page from the temple’s website?

  • Randy M.
    August 4, 2010 | Permalink |

    Absolutely! Email me if you have any questions.

  • Lori M
    August 11, 2010 | Permalink |

    These photos are fantastic! Thank you so much for posting them!!

  • EDWIN LEVISTE
    November 26, 2010 | Permalink |

    I have a picture of people lining up in Target, if you need it…thanks

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