through films including: The world premiere of Dissidents.

Bon Odori is followed by Sentō Shōgon.the lighting of oil lamps in memory of loved ones

Photos by MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu ShimpoThe West Covina Buddhist Temple held its 54th annual Obon Festival on Saturday.Nobuko Miyoshi officiates during a Manto-e service.then members of the troupe helped keep time from atop the centrally-placed yagura during the Bon Odori.

Shane Ciabattoni enjoys a view from above the dancing crowd.Kishin Daiko delivers a high-flying performance.

both of which were back to pre-pandemic levels.

This is an opportunity to communicate with family who have passed.Participating films and organizations include:The Botanical Gardens: An Urban Oasis.

and why it?s the secret to paradise.Select group members discuss the sociological and cultural pulse of the early 1970s.

The documentary by Quyên Nguyen-Le and Tadashi Nakamura will screen on May 4 at the Aratani Theatre as part of the VC Film Fest.with films including:The world premiere of Nobuko Miyamoto: A Song in Movement.