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Temple's Obon fest celebrates family
Around Town, posted by Editor, Mountain View Voice Online, on Jul 19, 2012 at 7:20 am

The thrumming of Japanese taiko drums reverberated through the air during a recent practice at the Mountain View Buddhist Temple. Participants chanted and performed traditional dances in preparation for the temple's largest festival of the year, set for Saturday and Sunday, July 21 and 22.

Read the full story here Web Link posted Wednesday, July 18, 2012, 4:49 PM

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Posted by Stan, a resident of the Old Mountain View neighborhood, on Jul 19, 2012 at 7:20 am

MV Obon fest is the best. Better than San Francisco, San Jose, or anywhere else. I love it! In fact, I wish they had a spring festival as well. So wonderful!

Posted by Susanne, a resident of the Sylvan Park neighborhood, on Jul 20, 2012 at 3:27 pm

I have attended this festival for many years as I moved from S.F. in 1952. I was used to the asian culture and the whole family spirit of this event. Try to attend and have a wonderful joyous time.

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