Throughout the Month of August

Obon Dance & Festival

Maui

Throughout the Month of August: 
Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii 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:

  • Friday, August 2:  Wailuku Hongwanji Mission, 1828 Vineyard St., Wailuku.  Service 7:00 p.m., Dancing 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 244-0406.
  • Saturday, August 10:  Kahului Jodo Mission, 325 Laau St., Kahului.  Service at 7 p.m., Dancing at 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 871-4911.
  • Saturday, August 17:  Paia Rinzai Zen, 120 Alawai Rd., Paia.  Service 6 p.m., Dancing 7 p.m.  For information call (808) 268-2209.
  • Friday & Saturday, August 23 & 24:  Lahaina Hongwanji Mission. 551 Wainee St., Lahaina.  Service 6:30 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-0640.
  • Saturday, August 31:  Kula Shofukuji Mission, 113 Puanani Pl., Kula. Service 6:30 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-0466.
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