Photographs from the NYBC 2005 Obon Festival

Photographs from the New York Buddhist Church 2005 Obon Festival held in July at Bryant Park, New York City. During Obon, we remember and commune with our ancestors. The Bon Odori dance is performed to entertain our ancestors and to show our respect and gratitude to them. We appreciate the support and participation of the the Bryant Park Association, the City of New York, the Japanese Consulate, the New York Seinenkai, the Japanese American Association, the Kokushi Budo Institute, Soh Daiko, the Tachibana School of Dance, the Seabrook Buddhist Temple, Hoh Daiko, NY de Volunteer, and the Guardian Angels, for making this day a success. Please click on the images to view actual photographs Obon dancers; photo by Cindy Chang (right, 128 KB). Obon dancers; photo by Cindy Chang (right, 182 KB). Obon dancers; photo by Cindy Chang (right, 179 KB). Keeping the beat (right, 436 KB). Keeping the beat (right, 467 KB). Obon dancers (right, 545 KB).