Community celebrates Bon Odori Festival | SLIDESHOW

Published 10:03 am Sunday, July 26, 2015

The Shinshi Mai Lion Dog leads the Children’s Parade at the Bon Odori Festival on Saturday.
The Shinshi Mai Lion Dog leads the Children’s Parade at the Bon Odori Festival on Saturday.

The White River Bon Odori Festival – a community celebration and Buddhist tradition honoring those who have passed – blossomed Saturday at the White River Buddhist Temple.

O-Bon is called “gathering of joy in gratitude.” Young and old come together to dance, rejoice and remember their ancestors, family and friends.

Festivities included a short opening service, a children’s parade, traditional folk dancing, drum demonstrations, music and food.