Our Roots Our Routes

Veronica A.

The OBON festival happens every year on the Central Coast through the San Luis Obipso Buddhist Church and the Guadalupe Buddhist Church.

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Veronica A., December 09, 2022, Part 1
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Veronica A., December 09, 2022, Part 2

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