OBON is a timely expression of indebtedness to family members and friends who have departed and is a joyful reflection of gratitude.

Starting at 5 p.m., ethnic food booths and craft tables will be available, and the Temple's meditation garden will be open until 6:30 p.m.

From 6 to 6:45 p.m., there will be a short mini-lecture on Buddhism in the Temple with Rev. Naoki Kono, the resident minister.
The folk dancing will begin at 7 p.m., and, as usual, the ever-popular audience participation will be encouraged.

The public is invited to come and enjoy the festival, where local dancers, as well as those from the greater Delaware Valley, North Jersey, New York and Washington, D.C. will perform.

Among the performers will be the Dharma School Taiko Group, the Hoh Daiko Drummers, the Nen Daiko Drummers from Washington, D.C., and the Soh Daiko Drummers from New York.

An OBON memorial service will also be held at 11 a.m. Sunday. The public is invited to attend.