Terminal Islanders were among the dancers at Zenshuji’s 2023 Obon Carnival, with drumming provided by Ryujin Taiko.
Zenshuji Soto Mission, 123 S. Hewitt St. (between First and Second streets), Los Angeles, will present its 67th annual Obon Carnival on Saturday and Sunday, July 26-27, from 12 to 7 p.m.
Obon service in remembrance of loved ones who have passed away will be held at 1:30 p.m. both days.
Cultural activities will include tea ceremony demonstrations and taiko performances. Everyone is invited to participate in Bon Odori. Crafts and a white elephant sale will also be featured.
Food booths will offer barbecue chicken and beef, takoyaki, chirashi sushi, Okinawa dango, wonton, somen, tamales, ohagi, corn, shaved ice and umeboshi.
For more information, call (213) 624-8658 or visit zenshuji.org.