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August 2013

Obon Dance & Festival

August 3, 2013
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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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