The Nation's Largest Obon Dancing

(photo credit: Chris Yasaki)

Not to be uncharacteristically boastful, but I think we put on the largest Obon Dancing in the nation.

And really it goes to all the temple members and volunteers that we could put on the "Block Party."

I have not personally been to these other Obon Dancing, but I've heard comparisons to maybe Seattle Betsuin or San Jose Betsuin.

Unfortunately the picture above was not taken on Saturday when there were 50% more people, but it gives you an idea of our dance lines from one of the block to the other.

Our neighbors are appreciated for letting us close off the street. I know a few of them make it a party themselves, and pull out chairs to watch and enjoy the festivities.

In Gassho