“American Bon Dancing – In Joy and Remembrance”
Presented in partnership with the Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Great Lawn, Yerba Buena Gardens (Mission St. between 3rd & 4th St)

The Yerba Buena Gardens Festival offers an encore presentation of “American Bon Dancing: Dancing in Joy & Remembrance,” on Sunday, September 8th from 1 – 3 pm, at the Great Lawn on Mission Street between 3rd and 4th Streets in San Francisco’s South of Market neighborhood. Presented by the American Bon Consortium in partnership with Yerba Buena Gardens Festival with support from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA).

“American Bon Dancing: Dancing in Joy & Remembrance” invites individuals of all backgrounds to “just dance.” No prior experience is necessary as participants join the dance circle, honor the memories of those who have passed, and dance in gratitude for the present moment. Reiko Iwanaga (Hanayagi Reimichi), Bon dance master and daughter-in-law of Rev. Yoshio Iwanaga, collaborates with an array of Bon dance artists for a once-in-a-lifetime afternoon of Bon dancing and music. Two new Bon dances commissioned by the Buddhist Churches of America (BCA) Music Committee will be presented.