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Sunday, August 16th, 2009
This event is modeled after summer festivals held across Japan and will
include stage performances, cultural demonstrations of all kinds,
family activities, and, of course, Japanese food. This event is
reminiscent of Japan’s annual Obon holiday, which is an important
Japanese summer cultural and family holiday. During this holiday it is
said that ancestral spirits revisit their families for three days.
Families pay their respects at gravesites and by lighting small fires
outside of the home in order to symbolically guide the souls home.
Photos and articles on last year's festival:
Keep checking our website for updates on this event as August approaches!
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Lantern Lighting Festival 
