Obon Dance & Festival
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. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below:
- Friday & Saturday, July 20 & 21: Kahului Honwanji Mission, 291 South Puunene Ave., Kahului . Special services begin at 7:00 p.m., festivals at 8:00 p.m. For information, call (808) 871-4732.
- Friday & Saturday, July 27 & 28: Makawao Hongwanji Mission, 1074 Makawao Ave., Makawao. Special services begin at 6:30 p.m., festivals at 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 572-7229.