Albuquerque BioPark hosting Japanese Obon Festival

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – The Albuquerque BioPark and Albuquerque Sister Cities Foundation are teaming up to put on a night of Japanese arts and culture celebrating Obon. The Obon Festival will be August 16, from 6 – 9 p.m. in the Sasebo Japanese Garden at the Albuquerque BioPark.

Guests will have a chance to enjoy Japanese refreshments, cuisine, make their own origami art and release lanterns to commemorate a loved one. Attendees will be able to observe a traditional tea ceremony, taiko drumming, calligraphy, shamisen and bonsai displays. Guests are encouraged to purchase their tickets in advance.

For more information on the Obon Festival and to purchase tickets, click here.

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