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Obon Dance & Festival
June 22, 2018 @ 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Throughout the Month of June:
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 8 & 9: Kapa`a Jodo Mission, 4524 Haua`ala Rd., Kapa`a. Service 6 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 822-4319.
- Friday & Saturday, June 15 & 16: West Kaua`i Hongwanji Mission – Hanapepe Temple, 1-3860 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Hanapape. Service 6 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m. both nights. For more information call (808) 338-3195
- Friday & Saturday, June 22 & 23: Lihue Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, Kuhio Hwy, across from Kapaia Stitchery (nearest cross street, Kuene St.), Festivities being at 5 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m. For more information call (808) 245-6262 or visit www.lihuehongwanjimission.com.