Throughout the Month of June

Obon Dance & Festival

Maui

Throughout the Month of June:
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, June 7: Lahaina Shingon Mission Obon Festival, Luakini Street between Prison and Dickenson, Lahaina. Service 6:30 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 661-0466.
  • Saturday, June 14: Pu`unene Nichiren Mission, 9 Ani St., Kahului. Service 7 p.m., Dancing 8 p.m. For information call (808) 871-4831.
  • Friday, June 20: Wailuku Jodo Mission, 67 Central Ave., Wailuku. Service 7 p.m., Dancing 8 p.m. For information call (808) 244-0066.
  • Saturday, June 21: Wailuku Shingon Mission, 1939 North St., Wailuku. Service 7 p.m., Dancing 8 p.m. For information call (808) 244-3800.
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