Throughout the Month of July:
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, July 3:   Lahaina Jodo Mission, 12 Ala Moana St., Lahaina. Lantern ceremony 6:30 p.m. followed by dancing at 8 p.m. For information call (808) 661-4304 or visit www.lahainajodomission.org.
• Friday & Saturday, July 10 & 11: Pa`ia Mantokuji Mission, 253 Hana Hwy, Paia. Service 6 p.m., Dance 8 p.m. For information call (808) 579-8051 or visit www.mantokujimauitemple.org.
• Friday & Saturday, July 17 & 18, Kahului Hongwanji Mission, 291 S. Pu`unene Ave., Kahului. Service 7 p.m., Dance 8 p.m. For information call (808) 871-4732 or visit www.kahuluihongwanji.org.
• Friday & Saturday, July 24 & 25: Makawao Hongwanji Mission, 1074 Makawao Ave., Makawao. Service 6:30, Dance 7:30. For information call (808) 572-7229.
• Friday & Saturday, 31 & August 1: Wailuku Hongwanji Mission, 1828 Vineyard St., Wailuku. Service 7 p.m., Dance 8 p.m. For information call (808) 244-0406.