Salinas Obon This Sunday
SALINAS — Salinas Buddhist Temple, 14 California St. in Salinas, will hold its Obon Festival on Sunday, July 31, from 12 to 8 p.m.
All-day activities:
• Ikebana floral displays and bonsai exhibit in classroom complex
• Food sales in food court and in the Main Hall
• Asian crafts in the Main Hall
• Games in the courtyard area in front of the Hondo
Schedule of events:
12:30 p.m.: Tea ceremony in Hondo
1 p.m.: Shorinji-Kempo on Outdoor Stage
1:30 p.m.: Introduction to the temple in Hondo
2 p.m.: Bonsai demonstration in Classroom
2:30 p.m.: Kendo demonstration on Outdoor Stage
3 p.m.: Classical Japanese dance and karaoke in Main Hall; ikebana floral demonstration in Classroom
4 p.m.: San Jose Taiko performance on Outdoor Stage
5:30 p.m.: Obon service in Hondo
6 p.m.: Obon Odori dance outdoors
7 p.m.: Raffle drawing in Main Hall
Parking will be available at Salinas Adult School, 20 Sherwood Dr. There will be shuttle bus service, provided by Tanimura & Antle, between the school and the temple from 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.
For more information, call (831) 424-4105 or visit www.BTSalinas.org.
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