The Buddhist Temple of the Monterey Peninsula hosts the 76th Annual Obon Festival Event on Sunday, July 13th.

Festival Highlights includes the following:
• Japanese Food
• Entertainment
• Ikebana and Bonsai Exhibits
• Children’s Games
• Japanese Goods and Crafts for sale.

Outstanding Food Choices include:
• Tempura
• Sushi
• Beef Teriyaki
• Udon
• Gyoza 

Day-long Entertainment also features Martial Arts Demonstrations and a Tea Ceremony. The event will also include an exeptional performance of Taiko Drumming. The colorful Bon Odori, or Community Japanese Folk Dancing, takes place later in the Afternoon. 

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WHEN: Sunday, July 13th beginning at 12:00 Noon
WHERE: Monterey Penninsula Buddhist Temple, 1155 Noche Buena, Seaside
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Parking is available across the street from the Temple. 

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The Obon Festival is a Free Event and Donations are accepted.