Obon odori
welcome
Come honor the spirits of our ancestors and past loved ones in this heartfelt summer festival of memory and joy! Obon Odori brings together friends, family, and community for a night of tradition, warmth, and spiritual reverence.
Schedule (EST)
| 8:00 | Segaki Ritual |
| 8:30 | Open Markets |
| 10:30 | Bon Dance |
| 10:45 | Toro Nagashi |
obon map
Vendors
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activities
lanterns
Find the Lantern station to create a lantern dedicated as a representation of a deceased loved one or ancestor. You will carry your lantern with you to the blessing and final send-off!
Segaki
A ritual will be performed by Okami Shrine through chants and offerings to soothe the spirits suffering known as 'hungry ghosts' from one of the lowest realms in Yomi. Folks are welcome to join in chants with their incense!
bon dance
The Bon Dance is a traditional and folk Hingan dance that welcomes spirits of the deceased to the festival, laying rest to any doubts of the dead. Attendees may dance along to the music and bon dancers!
Send-off
Okami Shrine will be conducting the closing ceremony in which those who created their lanterns dedicated to the deceased and loved ones may send them down the river in peace.
stalls
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Okami Temple
Shroudrose Teahouse
Phantom Lotus
Three Hares Down
Ai Confectionery
Dorée
Serene Steep
fortunes
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okami temple
Watchers Divination
games
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Night Market of Etheriys
Lantern Building
Split Barrel Axe Throwing
Arm Wrestling
Dengmi
lanterns
Those who want to celebrate Obon Odori at the end of the evening are welcome to come to the Lantern Decoration booth! With help from local geisha, you can create a lantern dedicated to someone you know or love who is gone. At the end of the festival, everyone will gather to set the lanterns to sail, leading the spirits safely home.