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American Bon Dancing

September 8 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PDT

American Bon Dancing

A joyous celebration of departed ancestors, Bon is a Japanese Buddhist festival that’s been observed for more than five centuries with a traditional folk dance known as Bon-Odori. Returning to the Gardens, this year’s lively and participatory program includes traditional favorites by Japanese folk music and dance ensemble Ensohza, Taiko Peace performing P.J. Hirabayashi’s dance and chant “Ei Ja Nai Ka,” and the legendary San Jose Taiko. Two newly commissioned works celebrating the Buddhist Churches of America’s 125th anniversary are also part of the program, with “Kangie,” by Sansei artist, activist, author and Smithsonian Folkways recording artist Nobuko Miyamoto, and “Lantern Song” by Bonbu Stories, an Asian-American arts collaborative dedicated to using music as a medium for raw storytelling and connection building.

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Date:
September 8
Time:
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM PDT
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Website:
https://bit.ly/3QyO1JK

Venue

Yerba Buena Gardens
750 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94103 United States
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Phone
415.820.3550
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Organizer

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Phone
(415) 543-1718
Email
info@ybgfestival.org
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