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 1:   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 7:  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.
• Saturday, July 8:  Lana`i Hongwanji Mission, 1364 Fraser Ave, Lanai City. Dance 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 565-6817
• Friday July 14:  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.
• Saturday, July 15:  Guzeiji Soto Mission of Moloka`i.  90 Hotel Lane, Kaunakakai.  Dance 6 p.m.  For information call (808) 553-5197
• Friday & Saturday, July 21 & 22:  Makawao Hongwanji Mission,1074 Makawao Ave., Makawao.  Service 6:30, Dance 7:30.  For information call (808) 572-7229.
• Friday July 28:  Kahului Jodo Mission.  325 La`au St., Kahului.  Service 6:30 p.m.  Dance 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 871-4911