Namiko Miyazato of the Okinawa Kenjin-Kai Taiko Performance Group entertains the audience. MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter

A Shiisa, a lion-like mythical spiritual guardian similar to a Chinese Foo Dog, is directed to stir the crowd during the Bon Odori Festival at the White River Buddhist Temple last Saturday. MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter

A young member of the Okinawa Kenjin-Kai Eisa Taiko group, performs. MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter

Families participate in the Children’s Lantern Parade. MARK KLAAS, Auburn Reporter