Obon is a traditional Japanese celebration with festivities including regional dances, music contests, taiko drumming performances, arts & crafts, food and a tea ceremony.
The Philadelphia Obon Festival includes bon odori folk dance, taiko drumming performances by KyoDaiko, and tea ceremony demonstrations by Urasenke Philadelphia. Attendees can also enjoy arts and crafts, classic summer festival games, and a yukata dressing station, as well as a vendor market with home goods, apparel, and food trucks.
Hosted by the Japan America Society, all events will take place outside of Shofuso and are free and open to the public. Regular admission ($12-2) is required to visit Shofuso.
Rain date: Sunday, August 25th.
More information: 215-878-5097
Gardens admission is $12.
2019/08/24 - 2019/08/24
Shofuso Japanese House and Garden
Lansdowne Dr. & Horticultural Drive, Philadelphia, PA