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The Last Dance

Fri, Aug 10 2012 | 0 Comments

Photos by AYAME KOUSAKA/Rafu Shimpo

This past weekend, Gardena Budhist Church held its annual Obon Festival. Hundreds of people attended for the food, games, taiko performances and Bon Odori. The big event was held inside and outside the church, closing Halldale Avenue to provide ample space for the dancers.

Gardena Obon Girl
Gardena Obon Girls
Gardena Obon Dancers
The Elvis dancers strike a pose at the final obon of the season.
Brian Imada was the emcee this year.
Gardena Obon Taiko
Erika Mariko Olsen, 2011 Nisei Week queen, speaks before the audience.
Gardena Obon Swing
Gardena Obon Fun
Gardena Obon Dancer
Gardena Obon Clap
Gardena Obon Kids
Gardena Obon Hands
Tomio Prehoda of the Isami Taiko group sets the beat for the obon dancers.
Gardena Obon Boogie
Pictured in front of the yagura are the minister and 10 Dharma School teachers with four assistants: From left, front row: Nadine Kakimoto, Susan Mukai, Rev. Nobuo Miyaji, Hope Hamamoto, Irene Igawa, Kikuko Nishi; second row: Mitzi Shimizu (lead odori teacher), Sharon Kawakami, Yasuko Takemoto, Hope Hamamoto; third row: Neeley Wauke, Noami Mekaru; back row: Arleen Miya, Imogene Imada, Lauren Kawahara, Alan Kita.
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