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San Francisco: 34th Annual Japanese New Year Bell-Ringing Ceremony

Tuesday December 31, 2019 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Asian Art Museum200 Larkin StreetSan Francisco CA 94102415-581-3500
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Notes regarding time

9:30am for Members Only

Description

Ring in the New Year by taking a swing at a 2,100 pound, 16th Centruy Japanese Temple Bell. The bell will be struck 108 times to usher in the New Year and curb the 108 mortal desires that accoring to Buddhist belief torment humankind.

Who

All ages welcome

Cost

See website for cost

How

We  make every effort to allow everyone an opportunity to participate in  this ceremony. However, to ensure you have a chance to ring the bell, we  recommend that you arrive at Samsung Hall no later than 12 p.m. 
                            

        

        

More Info

Check the website for cost and more information.

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