Fridays & Saturdays, throughout the month of July

Obon Festival

Oahu

Fridays & Saturdays, throughout the month of July:
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. The following schedule is tentative and subject to change. Please call each venue to confirm dates and times.

  • Friday, July 3: Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji, 45-520 Keaahala Rd, Kaneohe, Service 6 p.m., Dance 6:45 p.m. For information call (808) 247-2661.
  • Saturday, July 4: Moili`ili Hongwanji, 902 University Ave., Honolulu, 6 p.m. For information call (808) 949-1659.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 10 & 11: Koboji Shingon Mission, 1223-B N. School St, Honolulu, 7 p.m. For information call (808) 841-7033.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 10 & 11: Haleiwa Shingon Mission, 66-469 Paalaa Rd, Haleiwa, 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 637-4423.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 10 & 11: Waipahu Hongwanji, 94-821 Kuhaulua St, Waipahu, 7 p.m. For information call (808) 677-4221.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 10 & 11: Rissho Kosei-kai Hawai`i Kyokai, 2280 Auhuhu St, Pearl City, 6:30 p.m. For information call (808) 455-3212.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 10 & 11: Shinshu Kyokai Mission, 1631 South Beretania St. Honolulu, Service 6:30 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 973-0150.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 17 & 18: Jikoen Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, 1731 N School St, Honolulu, Friday 6 p.m., Saturday 5:30 p.m. For information call (808) 845-3422.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 17 & 18: Wahiawa Ryusenji Soto Mission, 164 California Ave., Wahiawa. Taiko performances at 7 and 8:30 p.m. both nights and Okinawan dancing at 9 p.m. July 18 only. For information call (808) 622-1429.
  • Saturday, July 18: Waianae Hongwanji, 87-762 Old Government Road, Waianae, 6:30 p.m. For information call (808) 677-4221.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 24 & 25: Higashi Hongwanji Hawai`i Betsuin, 1685 Alaneo St., Honolulu 7 p.m. For information call (808) 531-9088.
  • Saturday, July 25: Kailua Hongwanji Mission, 268 A Kuulei Rd., Kailua., 7 p.m. For information call (808) 262-4560
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