The Gardena Nisei Memorial Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1961 will hold its annual Memorial Day service honoring all deceased post members who served in defense of our country on foreign soil.

Attendees wearing yukata and happi coats will dance around the yagura as taiko drummers keep the beat.and shaved ice during the dancing.

YAMAMOTO/Rafu ShimpoAt Senshin Buddhist Temple.000 oil lamps are lit in memory of loved ones.Free parking is available across the street at Weemes Elementary School.

The schedule is as follows:4:30 p.Bon Odori is followed by Sentō Shōgon.

the lighting of oil lamps in memory of loved ones

Photos by MIKEY HIRANO CULROSS/Rafu ShimpoThe West Covina Buddhist Temple held its 54th annual Obon Festival on Saturday.StorytellersAs one of the most diverse cities in California.

sparking hope and a once-in-a-generation youth movement.directed by Mitchel Merrick and written by Paula Fuga.

and throughout the Pacific region.formerly known as the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival (LAAPFF).