Month of July

Obon Dance & Festival

Maui

Throughout the Month of July: 
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, July 6:  Lahaina Jodo Mission, 12 Ala Moana St., Lahaina.  Dancing 7:00 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-4304.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 12 & 13:  Paia Mantokuji Mission,  5636 Hana Hwy., Paia.  Service at 6 p.m., Dancing at 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 579-8051.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 19 & 20:  Kahului Hongwanji Mission, 291 S. Pu`unene Ave., Kahului.  Service 6:30 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 871-4732.
  • Saturday, July 26:  Makawao Hongwanji Mission. 1074 Makawao Ave., Wailuku.  Service 6:30 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 572-7229.
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