Auburn honors Obon holiday with festival

Shi Sha Dog leads the way in the children's lantern parade at Auburn's Bon Odori Festival. Presented by the White River Buddhist Temple, the festival celebrates the mid-summer holiday of Obon, a time for Buddhists to honor their ancestors and Japanese heritage. Rachel Ciampi, Reporter

July 28, 2011 7:04 pm
Shi Sha Dog leads the way during the lantern parade.
Shi Sha Dog leads the way during the lantern parade.

Shi Sha Dog leads the way in the children’s lantern parade at Auburn’s Bon Odori Festival. Presented by the White River Buddhist Temple, the festival celebrates the mid-summer holiday of Obon, a time for Buddhists to honor their ancestors and Japanese heritage. Rachel Ciampi, Reporter