Throughout the Month of July

Obon Dance & Festival

Oahu

Throughout the Month of July: 
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.  Free.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below (subject to change):

  • Friday & Saturday, June 30 & July 1: Moili`ili Hongwanji, 1100 University Ave., Honolulu, 6 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m. For information call (808) 949-1659.
  • Saturday, July 1: Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji, 45-520 Keaahala Rd, Kaneohe, 6 p.m.  For information call (808) 247-2661.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 7 & 8: Rissho Kosei-kai Hawai`i Kyokai, 2280 Auhuhu St, Pearl City, 7 p.m. For information call (808) 455-3212.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 7 & 8: Shinshu Kyokai Mission, 1631 South Beretania St., Honolulu, 7 p.m. For information call (808) 973-0150.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 7 & 8: Haleiwa Shingon Mission, 66-469 Pa`ala`a Rd, Haleiwa, 7:30 p.m.. For information call (808) 637-4423.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 7 & 8:  Koboji Shingon Mission, 1223 B N. School St., Honolulu.  7 p.m. For information call (808) 841-7033.
  • Saturday, July 8: Waipahu Hongwanji, 94-821 Kuhaulua St, Waipahu, 7 p.m. For information call (808) 677-4221.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 14 & 15:  Jikoen Hongwanji Mission, 1731 N. School St., Honolulu.  6 p.m.  For information call (808) 845-3422
  • Friday & Saturday, July 14 & 15:  Haleiwa Jodo Mission.  66-279A Haleiwa Rd., Haleiwa, 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 637-4382.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 14 & 15: Higashi Hongwanji Hawai`i Betsuin, 1685 Alaneo St., Honolulu 7 p.m. For information call (808) 531-9088.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 21 & 22: Wahiawa Ryusenji Soto Mission, 164 California Ave., Wahiawa. 7 p.m. For information call (808) 622-1429.
  • Saturday, July 22:  Kailua Hongwanji Mission, 268-A Ku`ulei Rd., Kailua. 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 262-4560
  • Saturday, July 22: Waianae Hongwanji, 85-762 Old Government Road, Waianae. 7 p.m. For information call (808) 677-4221.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 28 & 29: Palolo Higashi Hongwanji, 1641 Palolo Ave., Kaminaka Dr., Honolulu, 6:30 p.m.
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