Update: 2023 Obon Program and Food Menu (Link)

 

(Note: Change in starting time)

Saturday/Sunday, August 5 & 6, 2023

For 2023, the Buddhist Church of Oakland will be presenting a Obon Festival. 

Sangha Help Needed !

Volunteers requested for Friday, August 4 and Saturday, August 5 to assist with food preparation, construction, and other support activities. If you are able to help, please contact Jon Takagaki by email (jtaka1014@gmail.com)

Odori Practice Schedule

Monday 7:00 pm – July 24

Wednesday 7:00 pm – July 26

Monday 7:00 pm July 31

  • Practices will be conducted at BCO.
  • Please dress in comfortable clothing and bring dance accessories (if you have them).
  • Please contact the Church Office is you have any questions.

Obon Practice Videos

If you want to get a head start and/or cannot attend the in-person practices, we have posted practice videos.

Obon Dance Practice Videos (Click Here)

  • Obon no Uta (uchiwa)
  • Wonderful Ondo (hand)
  • Tanko Bushi (hand)
  • Ochatsumi Ondo (folding fan)
Note: List of Dances performed subject to change without notice.

Obon Memorial Lanterns

2023 Obon Program and Food Menu (Link)

 

Obon Dance 

Saturday August 5th – 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm (note: Change in starting time)

Hatsubon & Obon Service

  • Sunday August 6, 2022 – @ BCO – Onsite & Online
  • Hatsubon Service 9:30 am
  • Obon Service 10:30 am 

What is Hatsubon/Obon? Buddhist Memorial Services (Link)

Obon Donations

Please make an Obon donation to BCO.

Online Donation

  • CHECKS: Mail checks to: Buddhist Church of Oakland, 825 Jackson St, Oakland CA 94607. Please list the “In Memory of…”  name if applicable.

Sangha & Friends Help Needed !

Volunteers requested for Friday, August 4 and Saturday, August 5 to assist with food preparation, construction, and other support activities.

We especially need help Saturday Evening from 5:00 to 9:00 pm to cleanup the food selling areas, dining areas and to clear the street dancing area.

If you are able to help, please contact Jon Takagaki by email (jtaka1014@gmail.com) or call the Church Office.

 

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