93rd Annual Bon Odori Street Dance Festival (SF)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Sunday, July 28, 2024 – 1 :00 PM – 3 :30 PM
The Buddhist Church of San Francisco’s 93rd Annual Bon Odori Street Dance Festival to be held on Sunday, July 28, 2024.
This summer event attracts over a thousand visitors to the Buddhist Church of San Francisco (BCSF) and San Francisco’s historic Japantown (NW area).
This event is open to the public free of charge.
• Bon Odori Street Festival (Dance) – BCSF presents its 93rd street dance festival celebrating the return of the spirits of their ancestors. The public is welcome to join in the dances on Octavia Street between Pine
and Bush Streets.
• Ensohza Japanese Folk Music Ensemble (Music) – Formed in 2006, Ensohza is a “minzoku-geino” or Japanese folk performing ensemble based in the Bay Area. They perform music that evokes the festival
spirit and character of Japan’s diverse rural communities. With lively vocals accompanied by fue and shakuhachi (bamboo flutes), shamisen (a string instrument) and the beat of the taiko drum, Ensohza transports you to Japan’s mountain and fishing villages with traditional folk songs and festival dance music.
• Jiten Daiko (Taiko performance) – A San Francisco based taiko ensemble, fusing tradition with youthful, innovative energy.
• Temple Tours – By BCSF Resident Minister and Minister Assistants inside the historical temple.
• Small Bites food concession -10:00 AM -1:00 PM. Spam musubi, Boba drinks, Hot dogs & Daruma dogs,
Baked goods and more!
Publicity photos by Mark Shigenaga: https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzZxPg
The Buddhist Church of San Francisco is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.