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June 2017

Obon Dance & Festival

June 9, 2017 @ 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
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An event every day that begins at 5:00 pm, repeating until June 10, 2017

Lihue Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, Kuhio Hwy HI United States + Google Map

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 (subject to change): Friday & Saturday, June 2 & 3:  West Kaua`i Hongwanji Mission – Hanapepe Temple, 1-3860 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Hanapape.  Service Friday 6 p.m.,…

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