Obon is a Japanese Buddhist custom celebrating a time in which ancestors and their sacrifices are remembered and appreciated. The Oregon Buddhist Temple held an Obon festival this past Saturday. Paper lanterns inscribed with a loved one’s name were strung above the dancers and watched over the celebration. This brings back some very fond childhood memories for me.
Especially the eating the food brings back good memories – spam musubi! Mmmmm
Great photos Joni. I have remembrances of being a kid and visiting the obon festival back in Chicago…
Thank You so much for your donation and the remarkable studies of the Obon Celebration at our Temple. Each year I see numerous photos of the event. Your’s seem to me to have captured the essence…Good Work! Please bring your lenses and talent again next Year!
In Gassho
David Wright
Board Member OBT
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