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Obon Fest at Oregon Buddhist Temple
Portland, OR · Arts & Culture
- When
- August 7, 2027
- Where
- Oregon Buddhist Temple · Portland · OR
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
The Oregon Buddhist Temple's annual Obon festival brings Bon Odori folk dancing, taiko drumming and Japanese food to its SE Portland grounds each August. It is one of the longest-running Japanese-American community festivals in the city.
The history within reach
- Obon Fest at Oregon Buddhist Templesame spot
The Oregon Buddhist Temple's annual Obon festival brings Bon Odori folk dancing, taiko drumming and Japanese food to its SE Portland grounds each August.
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