Nelson Izu-shi Friendship Society Obon Summer Picnic
Sunday August 11th 4:30 – 7:30 pm
Lakeside Park Rotary Shelter
A potluck celebration to meet and welcome our Sister city visitors

Obon is a reunion of friends and family and a celebration of summer. Although it originated as a Buddhist event honouring our ancestors this celebration has become a community event in both Japan and Canada. A highlight is the bon odori - simple folk dances that everyone can learn and participate in.

Come meet our sister city Izu-shi guests and the Nelson exchange members who vis-ited Izu-shi this spring.

Bring your whole family, your own eating utensils and a pot-luck dish to contribute to the meal. Beverages will be pro-vided.

Come hear exchange visit sto-ries from both our guests and the enthusiastic Nelson mem-bers who visited Izu-shi this spring.

Wear a Yukata or Jinbei/samue (light summer dress) if you have one. Learn about Obon and participate in Bon Odori dances and singing songs.
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Join us in making new friends and sharing new experiences to enrich our lives.