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Obon Dance & Festival

July 8, 2016 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

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:

  • Saturday, July 2:   Lahaina Jodo Mission, 12 Ala Moana St., Lahaina.  Service 6:30 p.m. followed by dancing at 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-4304 or visit www.lahainajodomission.org.
  • Friday July 8:  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 July 15:  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, July 22:  Makawao Hongwanji Mission,1074 Makawao Ave., Makawao.  Service 6:30, Dance 7:30.  For information call (808) 572-7229.
  • Friday July 29:  Wailuku Hongwanji Mission, 1828 Vineyard St., Wailuku.  Service 7 p.m., Dance 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 244-0406.

Details

Date:
July 8, 2016
Time:
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Event Category:

Organizer

Pa`ia Mantokuji Mission
Phone:
(808) 579-8051
Website:
www.mantokujimauitemple.org

Venue

Pa`ia Mantokuji Mission
253 Hana Hwy
Paia, HI United States
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