Obon Festival Lights Memories | Albuquerque News

Float your grief into the night: at the ABQ BioPark Botanic Garden’s Obon Festival, families honored loved ones by releasing lanterns onto the pond — each glow a tender tribute. Amidst serene waters and soulful performances from BK Taiko and Ichin (aka Jalapeño Kaiju Incident), attendees like six-year-old Theo Tseng and Michelle Verity joined in quiet reverence. It’s more than tradition — it’s a living bridge between memory and community, proving that even in loss, beauty and togetherness rise. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/403b6eaeedff9072