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Obon Festival

August 7, 2015 @ 6:30 pm - 9:45 pm

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Fridays & Saturdays, throughout the month of August:
Obon 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. The following schedule is tentative and subject to change. Please call each venue to confirm dates and times.

  • Friday & Saturday, July 31 & August 1: Palolo Higashi Hongwanji, 1641 Palolo , Honolulu. 7 p.m. For information call (808) 732-1491.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 31 & August 1: Waipahu Soto Zen Mission Taiyoji, 94-413 Waipahu St., Waipahu. Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 671-3103.
  • Saturday, August 1: Waialua Hongwanji, 67-313 Kealohaunui St., Waialua. Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 637-4395.
  • Friday & Saturday, August 7 & 8. Manoa Koganji Temple, 2869 Oahu Ave., Honolulu. 5:30 p.m., Taiko performance 8:30 p.m. Opens Friday night with a children’s lantern parade. For information call (808) 988-4905.
  • Friday & Saturday, August 7 & 8: Shingon Shu Hawai`i, 915 Sheradon St., Honolulu. Dance 6:30 p.m.   For information call (808) 941-5663.
  • Friday & Saturday, August 7 & 8: Pearl City Hongwanji Temple, 858 2nd, Pearl City. Service 5:30 p.m. (August 8th only), Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 455-1680.
  • Friday & Saturday, August 7 & 8: Soto Mission of Aiea – Taiheiji, 99-045 Kauhale St, Aiea. 7 p.m. Taiko performances begin 6:30 p.m. Okinawan bon dancing from 9 to 9:45 p.m. (August 8th only) For information call (808) 488-6794.
  • Friday & Saturday, August 14 & 15: Jodo Mission of Hawai`i, 1429 Makiki St, Honolulu. 6:30 p.m. For information call (808) 949-3995
  • Friday & Saturday, August 14 & 15: Soto Mission of Hawai`i Betsuin Shoboji, 1708 Nuuanu Ave Honolulu. Dance 7:30 p.m., Taiko performance at 8:30 p.m. (August 15th only); Okinawan Dancing at 8:30 p.m. (August 15th only). For information call (808) 537-9409.
  • Saturday, August 15: Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Byodo-in Temple, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. For information call (808) 239-8811.
  • Friday & Saturday, August 21 & 22: Mililani Hongwanji, 95-257 Kaloapau St, Mililani. Craft fair begins 5 p.m., food booths at 6 p.m., Dance 7:00 p.m. Lantern parade at 6:45 p.m. (August 21st only)  For information call (808) 625-0925.
  • Saturday, August 22: Nichirin Mission of Hawaii, 33 Pulelehua Way, Honolulu. Food booths open 5 p.m., with Taiko performances, games and more. Dance 6:00 p.m. Parking available at Nu`uanu Elementary School, Daijingu Temple and Tenrikyo Mission, with free shuttle service from 4:30 to 10 p.m. For information call (808) 595-3517.
  • Saturday, August 22: Kapahulu Center, 3410 Campbell Ave., Honolulu. Food booths open 4 p.m., with keiki games and craft and bake sales. Dance 6 p.m. For information call (808) 737-1748.
  • Saturday, August 29: Aiea Hongwanji, 99-186 Puakala St, Aiea. Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 488-5685.

Details

Date:
August 7, 2015
Time:
6:30 pm - 9:45 pm
Event Category:

Organizer

Unnamed Organizer
Phone:
(808) 488-6794

Venue

Soto Mission of Aiea – Taiheiji
99-045 Kauhale St
Aiea, HI United States
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