Savor Japanese cuisine, partake in traditional dance, and bask in the Taiko drummers’ traditional booms.
The Guadalupe Buddhist Church will host its annual Obon festival July 27 from 12 to 6 p.m. at the Santa Maria Veterans’ Memorial Building.
Join community members in the sea of smiles and colorful kimonos to honor Japanese Buddhist ancestors’ spirits. Similar to Día de los Muertos, Obon is about keeping loved ones’ souls alive.
Chicken, udon, sushi, and strawberry shortcake will be on the menu, and the festival will also include martial arts performances from the Rising Sun Martial Arts Academy and a bonsai demonstration. There’ll also be $5 raffle tickets and a silent auction to bid on unique cultural items.
The Santa Maria Veterans’ Memorial Building is located at 313 W. Tunnell St. The festival is family friendly. Parking and admission are both free. For more information, call (805) 343-1053 or email guadalupebuddhistchurch@gmail.com.
This article appears in Jul 10-20, 2025.
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