Obon Dance & Festival
Saturdays throughout the Month of August:
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.
- Saturday, August 18: Kamuela Hongwanji Mission, 65-1110 Mamalahoa Hwy., Kamuela (North Kohala). 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 885-4481.
- Saturday, August 25: Honohina Hongwanji Mission, 32-896 Malamalahoa Hwy, Ninole. 7:00 p.m. For information call (808) 963-6032.