Obon Festival
Fridays & Saturdays, throughout the month of August:
Obon 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.
- Friday & Saturday, August 1 & 2: Palolo Higashi Hongwanji, 1641 PaloloAve., Honolulu. 7 p.m. For information call (808) 732-1491.
- Friday & Saturday, August 1 & 2: Waipahu Soto Zen Mission Taiyoji, 94-413 Waipahu St., Waipahu. Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 671-3103.
- Friday & Saturday, August 1 & 2. Manoa Koganji Temple, 2869 Oahu Ave., Honolulu. 5:30 p.m. Opens Friday night with a children’s lantern parade. For information call (808) 988-4905.
- Saturday, August 2: Waialua Hongwanji, 67-313 Kealohaunui St., Waialua. Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 637-4395.
- Friday & Saturday, August 8 & 9: Shingon Shu Hawai`i, 915 Sheradon St., Honolulu. Service 5:45 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. . For information call (808) 455-1680.
- Friday & Saturday, August 8 & 9: Pearl City Hongwanji Temple, 858 2nd St., Pearl City. Services 5:45 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 455-1680.
- Friday & Saturday, August 8 & 9: Soto Mission of Aiea – Taiheiji, 99-045 Kauhale St, Aiea. 7 p.m. For information call (808) 488-6794.
- Friday & Saturday, August 15 & 16: Jodo Mission of Hawai`i, 1429 Makiki St, Honolulu. 6:30 p.m. For information call (808) 949-3995
- Friday & Saturday, August 15 & 16: Mililani Hongwanji, 95-257 Kaloapau St, Mililani.7:00 p.m. For information call (808) 625-0925
- Saturday & Sunday, August 15 & 16: Soto Mission of Hawai`i Betsuin Shoboji, 1708 Nuuanu Ave Honolulu. 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 537-9409
- Saturday, August 23: Aiea Hongwanji, 99-186 Puakala St, Aiea. Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 487-2826
- Saturday, August 23: Nichirin Mission of Hawai`i, 33 Pulelehua Way, Honolulu. Dance 6:00 p.m. For information call (808) 595-3517.