Saturday 2nd, 2025
4-8pm on Fawcett St.
Dance Practice
July 15th and 17th 7-8:30pm in Temple Social Hall
We can't wait to welcome everyone back this Summer for our Bon Odori Festival! Whether it is your first time attending or your 20th, we hope to see you all. There will be dancing and taiko drumming in the street, beer garden, candlelight memorial and several food options. All are welcome to dance, eat and enjoy!
The lawn facing the Temple and grass near sidewalks are available for seating (bring your own chairs and blankets!). Additional seating will be provided in front of the Temple.
All attendees are encouraged to “just dance" as we remember those who have passed on and enjoy the present moment together.
Dancing
Tacoma Buddhist Temple serves a wide variety of food at Obon. From Teriyaki bowls to Shaved Ice. You are welcome to bring your own food as well!
What should I bring?
You are not required to bring anything to dance! While some dances use hand movements, some include props like fans, towels and castanets - which would be nice to have.
Tacoma BT provides uchiwa fans for attendees to borrow.
What should I wear?
Please wear anything you're comfortable in! Be mindful of the summer weather by bringing a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen.
Many atendees will wear Yukata kimonos (cotton) and happi coats, but it is never mandatory.
Can I dance if I don't know the moves?
Absolutely! All attendees are encouraged to “just dance" as we remember those who have passed on and enjoy the present moment together.
Instructors will dance in an inner circle to help showcase dance moves.
If you would like to practice these dances beforehand, you are welcome to attend our dance practices:
July 15th and 17th 7-8:30PM in the Temple Social Hall (enter on the side gate)
Food
Tacoma Buddhist Temple serves a wide variety of food at Obon. From Teriyaki bowls, Somen to Shaved Ice. You are welcome to bring your own food as well!
While we try to accomidate for dietary restrictions, we are not a gluten-free restaurant and cannot ensure that cross contamination will never occur.
Food Menu will be available soon!
Map
Dancing and Taiko performances will occur on Fawcett St.
Open seating spaces are available across the temple and along the sidewalks.
Food, Beer Garden and Candlelight Memorial are all down stairs on either side of the Temple.
