August 2013
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. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below (schedule is subject to change): Saturday, August 3: Kurtistown Jodo Mission, Iwasaki Camp Road, Kurtistown. Service 7 p.m., Dance 8 p.m. For information call (808)…
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