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Obon Dance & Festival

July 7, 2017 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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An event every day that begins at 7:30 pm, repeating until July 8, 2017

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.  Free.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below (subject to change):

  • Friday & Saturday, July 7 & 8:  West Kaua`i Hongwanji Mission (WKHM), 4675 Menehune Rd., Waimea .  Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 338-1847.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 14 & 15:  Kapa`a Hongwanji, 4-1170 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa.  Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 822-4667.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 21 & 22:  Waimea Higashi Hongwanji, 9554 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 338-1847.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 28 & 29:  Kaua`i Soto Zen Temple Zenshuji, 1-3500 Kaumuali`i Hwy, Hanapepe.  Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 335-3521.

Details

Date:
July 7, 2017
Time:
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Event Category:

Organizer

Phone:
(808) 338-1847

Venue

West Kaua`i Hongwanji Mission – Waimea Temple
4675 Menehune Rd.
Waimea, HI United States
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