Obon Festival & JETAA Nijikai

Oregon Buddhist Temple’s Obonfest 2009 will include all your favorite summer Japanese matsuri snacks, Taiko peformances, talks, martial arts demonstrations, and more.

When: Saturday, August 1st 4-9 p.m. (dancing starts at 6:30 pm)
Where: Oregon Buddhist Temple, 3720 SE 34th Ave.

Click here for more information:
http://www.oregonbuddhisttemple.com/events/2009/obonfest2009.html

Obon Nijikai – Yukata & Uchiwa Party
Huh? In case you’ve forgotten those common Japanese words: Ancestor’s Festival Post-Gathering Party: Summer Kimono & Fan Party. Gather at Daniel Mick’s house after enjoying the festivities of the Oregon Buddhist Temple ObonFest for some post-festival fun. Wear your yukata and wave your uchiwa for an authentic Japanese experience. Snacks will be provided, BYOB.

Where: 306 SE 30th Place (not Avenue). 1 block North of Stark, 2 blocks South of Burnside.

Related posts:

1. Obon at the Portland Japanese Garden – Volunteers Needed
2. New Alumni Welcome Party at Festival Japan
3. Japan Festival, Wilsonville
4. JETAA Portland Newsletter – August 2009
5. Sake tasting and snacks, Jan. 17

About

JETAA Portland Chapter
JETAA (The JET Program Alumni Association) was created to serve the bonds of friendship developed by the program participants. JETAA’s purpose is to achieve, through its activities, a broader and deeper understanding between Japan the the countries participating on the program.