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Buddhist Church of Oakland (ddr-densho-357-161)
img Buddhist Church of Oakland (ddr-densho-357-161)
The Buddhist Church of Oakland was decorated for its 1927 Dedication Ceremony.
Oakland Buddhist Church (ddr-densho-357-688)
img Oakland Buddhist Church (ddr-densho-357-688)
A child runs in front of the Oakland Buddhist Church.
Masaru Yoshioka (ddr-densho-357-687)
img Masaru Yoshioka (ddr-densho-357-687)
Masaru Yoshioka dresses as an Ochigo at the Oakland Buddhist Church dedication of the new church. The term "ochigo" refers to "festival children," who are typically quite young and associated with temple activities and celebrations.
Anniversary parade (ddr-densho-357-253)
img Anniversary parade (ddr-densho-357-253)
Sisters in costume prepare to march in the Chigo parade for the celebration of the first anniversary of the Oakland Buddhist Church. The term "chigo" refers to "festival children," who are typically quite young and associated with temple activities. Hanako Terakawa's caption is illegible.
Chigo Parade (ddr-densho-357-162)
img Chigo Parade (ddr-densho-357-162)
A large group of children gather in front of the Buddhist Church of Oakland to participate in the chigo procession during the Oakland Buddhist Church dedication ceremony. The term "chigo" refers to "festival children," who are typically quite young and associated with temple activities. Original caption: "Chigo Parade."
Dedication Ceremony (ddr-densho-357-143)
img Dedication Ceremony (ddr-densho-357-143)
Five girls from the Lumbini Club, dressed in similar uniforms, participate in the Oakland Buddhist Church Dedication Ceremony. Left to right: Fumi Masada, Shizu Goto, Yukie Yoshioka, unidentified girl, Hanako Yoshioka Terakawa.
Dedication Ceremony (ddr-densho-357-169)
img Dedication Ceremony (ddr-densho-357-169)
Three people work on the front steps of the Buddhist Church of Oakland to make preparations for the church dedication ceremony.
Torao Masuda (ddr-densho-357-229)
img Torao Masuda (ddr-densho-357-229)
Torao Masuda, delegate for the Young Men's and Women's Buddhist Association Summer Conference, sits in Berkeley Stadium.
Lumbini Boys (ddr-densho-357-164)
img Lumbini Boys (ddr-densho-357-164)
Five unidentified boys from the Lumbini Club attend the Oakland Buddhist Church Dedication Ceremony. Hanako Yoshioka's caption: "Lumbini boys."
Young Men's Buddhist Association (ddr-densho-357-689)
img Young Men's Buddhist Association (ddr-densho-357-689)
Hanako Terakawa's caption: "Young Men's Buddhist Association Oakland Buddhist Church about 1928, 1. Rev. Washioka, 2. Giichi Yoshioka, 3. Roy Akiyoshi."
Lumbini Club (ddr-densho-357-261)
img Lumbini Club (ddr-densho-357-261)
Girls from the Lumbini Club, dressed in similar uniforms, participate in the Oakland Buddhist Church Dedication Ceremony. Hanako Yoshioka is the fourth uniformed girl from the left. A guard stands behind them.
Isono boys and George (ddr-densho-357-107)
img Isono boys and George (ddr-densho-357-107)
Left to right: Yoshio Isono, Sammy Isono, George Yoshioka.
Chigo parade (ddr-densho-357-255)
img Chigo parade (ddr-densho-357-255)
Children march in the Chigo parade for the first anniversary celebration of the Oakland Buddhist Church. The term "chigo" refers to "festival children," who are typically quite young and associated with temple activities. Hanako Terakawa's caption: "Chigo parade."
Terakawa wedding (ddr-densho-357-701)
img Terakawa wedding (ddr-densho-357-701)
Hanako Yoshioka and Tansai Terakawa stand at the front of the Oakland Buddhist church after their wedding ceremony. Caption: "Rev. Washioka, minister."
Miss Vera Tanaka (ddr-densho-378-229)
img Miss Vera Tanaka (ddr-densho-378-229)
Photograph of a woman identified as Vera Tanaka posing for a photograph in front of a gazebo. Caption on album page: "Oakland" and "Miss Vera Tanaka"
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