Throughout the Month of August:
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.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below:

• Friday & Saturday, August 4 & 5:  Wailuku Hongwanji Mission.  1828 Vineyard St., Wailuku.  Service 6:45 p.m., Dancing 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 244-0406.
• Friday & Saturday, August 11 & 12:  Lahaina Hongwanji Mission. 551 Wainee St., Lahaina.  Service 6:30 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-0640.
• Saturday, August 19:  Paia Rinzai Zen, 120 Alawai Rd., Paia.  Service 6 p.m., Dancing 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 268-2209.
• Saturday, August 26:  Kula Shofukuji Mission, 113 Puanani Pl., Kula. Service 6:30 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-0466.