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Obon Festival
August 5, 2016
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An event every week that begins at 12:00 am on Friday and Saturday, repeating indefinitely
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, August 5 & 6: Waipahu Soto Zen Mission Taiyoji, 94-413 Waipahu St., Waipahu. Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 671-3103.
- Saturday, August 6: Waialua Hongwanji, 67-313 Kealohaunui St., Waialua. Service 6 p.m.; Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 637-4395.
- Friday & Saturday, August 12 & 13: Shingon Shu Hawai`i, 915 Sheradon St., Honolulu. Service 6 p.m.; Dance 6:30 p.m. For information call (808) 941-5663.
- Friday & Saturday, August 12 & 13: Pearl City Hongwanji Temple, 858 2nd St., Pearl City. Service 5:30 p.m. (August 13th 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. Dance 7 p.m. Okinawan bon dancing from 9 to 9:45 p.m. (August 13th only). For information call (808) 488-6794.
- Friday & Saturday, August 19 & 20: Jodo Mission of Hawai`i, 1429 Makiki St, Honolulu. 6:30 p.m. For information call (808) 949-3995.
- Friday & Saturday, August 19 & 20: Soto Mission of Hawai`i Betsuin Shoboji, 1708 Nuuanu Ave Honolulu. Dance 7 p.m.; Okinawan Dancing at 8:30 p.m. (August 20th only). For information call (808) 537-9409.
- Friday & Saturday, August 19 & 20: Mililani Hongwanji, 95-257 Kaloapau St, Mililani. Food booths at 6 p.m. both nights, Dance 7:00 p.m. Lantern parade at 6:45 p.m. (August 19th only). For information call (808) 625-0925.
- Saturday, August 20: Valley of the Temples Memorial Park. Byodo-in Temple, 47-200 Kahekili Hwy, Kaneohe. Time TBA. For information call (808) 239-8811.
- Saturday, August 27: Nichirin Mission of Hawai`i, 33 Pulelehua Way, Honolulu. Food booths open 5 p.m. Dance 6 p.m. Parking available at Nu`uanu Congregational Church with free shuttle service from 4:30 to 10 p.m. For information call (808) 595-3517.
- Saturday, August 27: Kapahulu Center, 3410 Campbell Ave., Honolulu. Food booths open 4 p.m. Dance 6 p.m. For information call (808) 737-1748.
- Saturday, August 27: Aiea Hongwanji, 99-186 Puakala St, Aiea. Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 488-5685.