OBON FESTIVAL

JULY 17 - 18, 2010

OBON CARNIVAL
Saturday 2:00 - 9:00 p.m.   Sunday 2:00 - 8:30 p.m.

SUSHI, CHOW MEIN, UDON, TERIYAKI, WON TON, DANGO, IMAGAWA
YAKI, IKA,  ODEN, SPAM MUSUBI, CHICKEN SALAD, SNOW CONE AND CORN

OBON DRIVE THRU MENU

GAMES and PRIZES for Children

STAGE ENTERTAINMENT
Saturday 2:00, 3:00, & 4:00 p.m.   Sunday 2:00, 3:00, & 4:00 p.m

 TAIKO
Saturday & Sunday 6:30

BON ODORI DANCING
    Saturday & Sunday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

909 S. DALE AVENUE
ANAHEIM, CA  92804
(714) 827-9590

"GATHERING OF JOY"

The Orange County Buddhist Church will observe Obon with services on July 11, Sunday.  Odori (dancing), and a bazaar-carnival will be during the weekend July 17th and 18th.  In Japan, Obon evolved from the religious custom of honoring the deceased with memorial services.  During this time, comparable holidays are observed throughout the Buddhist world.  A special service will be held on Sunday, July 11, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Hatsubon Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. in memory of those who have passed away since our last Obon in 2009.

The traditional Obon dance expresses joy for the teachings offered by the Buddha.  The movements depict the livelihood of the villagers such as fishermen, coal miners, and farmers.  Your participation with other temple dancers is welcome.

The bazaar-carnival  will feature many games for the young and old.  This year's raffle will offer many prizes.  The drawing will be held on Sunday  at 8:30 p.m..  Winners need not be present to win.  We will have handicrafts and farm fresh produce at bargain prices.  Delicious Asian dishes such as beef and chicken teriyaki, sushi, udon (Japanese noodles), won ton, chow mein, corn, teriburgers, oriental chicken salad, Okinawa Dango (donuts), Imagawa Yaki (Sweet bean dessert), oden, soft drinks, snow cones and other treats will be available. 

The Hondo(sanctuary) will be open to any interested visitors and hosts from the Buddhist Education Center will be available to answer any questions.  Books on Buddhism will be sold at the entrance of the Hondo.

The public is cordially invited to attend all events including participation in the Obon dances.  Admission is FREE.  The Orange County Buddhist Church is located at 909 South Dale Avenue, just north of Ball Road in Anaheim.