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Obon Dance & Festival
June 10, 2016 @ 7:30 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:
- Friday & Saturday, June 3 & 4: 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.
- Friday & Saturday, June 10 – 11: Waimea Shingon Mission, 9770-A Pule Road, Waimea. Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 337-1854.
- Friday & Saturday, June 17 – 18: Kapaa Jodo Mission, 4524 Haua`ala Rd., Kapa`a. Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 822-4319.
- Friday & Saturday, June 24 – 25: West Kaua`i Hongwanji Mission – Waimea Temple, 4675 Menehune Rd., Waimea. Dancing 7:30 p.m.