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.