Rev. Nobuko Miyoshi gives a few dancing pointers to a young visitor, during the West Covina Buddhist Temple’s 2015 Obon Festival, held Saturday at the East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center.
The photo wall was a popoular addition to the festival.
Steve Minoda keeps time on the taiko for the scores of dancers who took the overcast and muggy conditions in stride.
The Hida family is intently focused on their bingo cards.
Miss ESGVJCC Tamara Teragawa draws applause from her fellow Nisei Week Court members.
The chicken was a big seller at the festival.
Rev. Miyoshi speaks during the Hatsubon service.
3-year-old Mikayla came properly dressed for the event.
Watching to learn the corrent movements…
Fresh produce was popular on a summer evening.
Crafts from the kids at the Dharma school were among the displays.