Humboldt OBON 2024

August 11, 2024

from 4-8 PM

Street Festival in front of the Arcata Playhouse (9th Street)

Food Trucks, Taiko, Bon Odori Dancing, Community Trees/Tanzaku, Artisans, Kids Area

2024 Humboldt Obon Festival Video and Event Photos

Thank you to our wonderful Sponsors

Obon Odori Dance Classes

Craig Kurumada taught free Japanese dances in preparation for dancing in the street at the 2nd Humboldt Obon Festival on August 13, 2023. No previous experience was necessary.

Dance Order

1.   BON ODORI NO UTA  (UCHIWA)
2.   MATSUMOTO BON BON (UCHIWA)
3.   SORAN BUSHI
4.   ICHI TASU ICHI NO ONDO
5.   TOKYO ONDO
6.   UNAGAPPA ONDO
7.   TANKO BUSHI
8.   SHIAWASE SAMBA
9.   MOTTAINAI (TENUGUI)
10. BON ODORI NO UTA  (UCHIWA)

Practice Dances at Home for Next Year: