Throughout the Month of June

Obon Dance & Festival

Maui

Throughout the Month of June:  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:

  • Saturday, June 1:  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 15:  Wailuku Shingon Mission, 1939 North St., Wailuku.  Service 6:30 p.m., Dancing 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 244-3800.
  • Saturday, June 22:  Pu`unene Nichiren Mission, 9 Ani St., Kahului.  Service 7 p.m., Dancing 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 871-4831.
  • Saturday, June 28:  Wailuku Jodo Mission, 67 Central Ave., Wailuku.  Service 7 p.m., Dancing 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 244-0066.
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