Obon Dance & Festival

Maui

Throughout the Month of August: 
Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below:

  • Friday & Saturday, August 3 & 4:  Wailuku Hongwanji Mission.  1828 Vineyard St., Wailuku.  Service 6:45 p.m., Dancing 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 244-0406.
  • Friday & Saturday, August 10 & 11:  Lahaina Hongwanji Mission. 551 Waine`e St., Lahaina.  Service 6:30 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-0640.
  • Saturday, August 18:  Paia Rinzai Zen, 120 Alawai Rd., Paia.  Service 6 p.m., Dancing 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 579-9921.
  • Saturday, August 25:  Kula Shofukuji Mission, 53 Upper Kula Rd., Kula. Service 6:30 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-0466.
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