This event is in the past.It took place on December 28, 2025 at Asian Art Museum.
Strike a 2,100-pound, 16th-century temple bell 108 times to banish the year's regrets. Led by a Buddhist reverend, the ceremony blends purification rituals, Heart Sutra chanting, and the chance to physically ring away ill luck.
Japanese cultural tradition
Buddhist ceremony
Family-friendly
Interactive ritual
Tips
đź“°"a great way to end a year and start a new year" (SF Chronicle)
🎟️bell-ringing tickets distributed at noon, first-come basis
🛍️"they have the best museum gift shop I've ever seen!"
40th Annual Japanese New Year Bell-Ringing Ceremony
Civic Center
Strike a 2,100-pound, 16th-century temple bell 108 times to banish the year's regrets. Led by a Buddhist reverend, the ceremony blends purification rituals, Heart Sutra chanting, and the chance to physically ring away ill luck.
Japanese cultural tradition
Buddhist ceremony
Family-friendly
Interactive ritual
Tips
đź“°"a great way to end a year and start a new year" (SF Chronicle)
🎟️bell-ringing tickets distributed at noon, first-come basis
🛍️"they have the best museum gift shop I've ever seen!"
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