Photo by Jesse U. Bair | For NJ Advance Media.

Members of Hoh Daiko, Nen Daiko, and Soh Daiko will congregate once again in Seabrook, NJ for Seabrook Buddhist Temple’s 72nd annual Obon Festival. Check back soon for more details, including a schedule of events!

Obon is an annual Buddhist event intended to honor one’s ancestors. During this time, it is believed that the spirits of our ancestors return to this world to visit their relatives. Traditionally, lanterns (“obon,” in Japanese) are hung in front of one’s home to guide the spirits along their way.