Fridays & Saturdays

Obon Dance & Festival

Big Island

Fridays & Saturdays throughout the Month of July: 
Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii 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, July 6 & 7:  Puna Hongwanji Mission, 16-592 Old Volcano Rd., Kea’au.  7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 966-9981.
  • Saturday, July 7:  Kohala Hongwanji Mission, 55-4300 Akoni Pule Pl., Kapa’au.  7:00 p.m.  For information call (808) 775-7232.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 13 & 14:  Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin, 398 Kilauea Ave., Hilo. 7:00 p.m.  For information call (808) 961-6677.
  • Saturday, July 14:  Pa’auilo Hongwanji, 43-1477 Hauola Rd., Pa’auilo.  7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 776-1369.
  • Saturday, July 24:  Honoka’a Hongwanji Mission, 45-516 Lehua St., Honoka’a.  7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 775-7232.
  • Saturday, July 28:  Kona Hongwanji, 81-6630 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kealakekua.  7:00 p.m.  For information call (808) 323-2993.
  • Saturday, July 28:  Papa’aloa Hongwanji Mission.  Call office for directions.  7:00 p.m.  For information call (808) 962-6340.
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