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DESCRIPTION:Annual Fresno Obon Festival is Saturday.&nbsp\; "Festival of La
 nterns" Lanterns are hung in memory of passed loved ones. Hatsubon Familie
 s walk in to lead the Obon Dancers. Bon dancing\, Taiko Drumming starts at
  7:30 pm. There will also be game booths\, Japanese food\, desert booths\,
  beer\, bonsai and Ikebana displays\, and live entertainment.\n\nThe true 
 significance of the Obon Festival is to honor our ancestors and those who 
 passed on before us. It is a time to pause and reflect on the hardships an
 d sacrifices that they made for our sake so that we can clearly appreciate
  the interdependency of all living things. Through this realization\, we c
 an come to lead a life of gratitude. Memorial lanterns honoring our loved 
 ones will be hung throughout the festival. These are for sale and families
  can purchase a lantern\, have their family name written in kanji\, and hu
 ng at the festival to honor your ancestors.\n\n<strong>Obon Festival Sched
 ule\n</strong>2:00 pm - Food booths open\n4:00 pm - Carnival games open&nb
 sp\;\n5:00 pm - Taiko performance (calling of the people) outside.\n7:30 p
 m - Bon Dance\n\nWe pre-sell personalized memorial lanterns that will be h
 ung above the dancers. If interested\, contact info@fresnobuddhisttemple.o
 rg or call (559) 442-4054.&nbsp\;\n\n<strong>Bon Odori Dancing</strong>\n7
 :30 pm
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SUMMARY:74th Annual Fresno Obon Festival
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