Bell Ringings in California

Bell ringing once was a practical form of communication to gather herds of cattle, and signal to farm hands that it's time to eat. Bells also hold much symbolism for various cultures as you'll see this New Year's in California when three bells will be rung in honor of Spanish, Japanese and Korean traditions and cultures. Here's to ringing in the New Year 2014!

1. SAN FRANCISCO: Asian Art Museum San Francisco Bell Ringing Ceremony December 31, 2016. A 2100-lb., sixteenth-century Japanese bronze bell from a temple in Japan is struck 108 times with a log for 108 mortal desires (bonno) of passions and delusions humans need to be rid of from the previous year so they can begin the New year right. Bell-ringing opens to general admission at 11:30 AM. First come, first served. Pick up tickets to ring the bell at the admission desk. asianart.org

2. SAN PEDRO: Korean Friendship Bell Ceremony December 31, 2016, 10:30 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.
Please join the time-honored San Pedro tradition of "Ringing In" the new Year! Ringing's Occur 5 Times Each Year including New Year's Eve in Angels Gate Park. The bell was recently restored to its former glory.
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Korean Friendship Bell
3601 S. Gaffey Street,
Los Angeles, California 90731