Obon Dance & Festival
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 & Satuarday, July 6 & 7: Koloa Jodo Mission, 3480 Waikomo Rd., Koloa. Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 742-6735.
- Friday & Saturday, July 13 & 14: West Kaua`i Hongwanji Mission (WKHM), 4675 Menehune Rd., Waimea . Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 338-1847.
- Friday & Saturday, July 20 & 21: Kapa`a Hongwanji, 4-1170 Kuhio Hwy., Kapaa. Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 822-4667.
- Friday & Saturday, July 27 & 28: Waimea Higashi Hongwanji, 9554 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 338-1847.