Obon Festival

Name: Obon Festival
Start: 2026-08-14
End: 2026-08-14
Location: Albuquerque

The Obon Festival in Albuquerque is held at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden, featuring the traditional honoring of loved ones through lantern floating in the Japanese Garden pond. The event also includes various traditional performances, such as those by groups like BK Taiko.

Date: Aug 14, 2026
Location: Albuquerque

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Highlights

Lantern floating in the Japanese Garden pond
Honoring loved ones
Traditional performances by groups like BK Taiko

The Obon Festival is a cultural event hosted annually at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden in Albuquerque, New Mexico. For the year 2026, the festival is scheduled to take place on August 14, offering the community a chance to participate in a traditional Japanese observance.

A central component of the Obon Festival is the ceremonial floating of lanterns in the Japanese Garden pond. This practice serves as a way to honor and remember loved ones who have passed away, with attendees also having the opportunity to draw on their lanterns before they are released onto the water.

The festival's program also includes a variety of traditional performances, enhancing the cultural experience for visitors. Notable performers mentioned include musical groups such as BK Taiko and Ichin (Jalapeño Kaiju Incident).

Practical details

Location described by the source: ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden; www.abqjournal.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Albuquerque

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