Kishin Daiko performs at West Covina Buddhist Temple’s 2024 Obon Festival.
West Covina Buddhist Temple will hold its Obon Festival on Saturday, June 27, from 3 to 9 p.m. at East San Gabriel Valley Japanese Community Center, 1203 W. Puente Ave., West Covina.
Manto-e service at 6 p.m.; performance by Kishin Daiko at 6:30 p.m.; Bon Odori from 7 to 9 p.m.
Bon Odori is the highlight of Obon because, as a celebratory group dance, it symbolizes the world of oneness that is the goal of the Buddhist teaching. It’s also just a lot of fun.
Food booths will feature chicken teriyaki plate, Asian chicken salad, chicken chow mein and more, plus cold beer.
There will also be games for children, exhibits and vendors.
For more information, call (626) 689-1040 or visit www.livingdharma.org or facebook.com/westcovinabuddhisttemple.