Obon Festival
Weekends throughout the Month of August:
Obon Festival. The season of remembrance of honoring the spirit of those passed on, celebrated with special services and festivals.
- Friday & Saturday, August 2 & 3: Waipahu Soto Zen Mission Taiyoji, 94-413 Waipahu St., Waipahu. Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 671-3103.
- Saturday, August 3: Waialua Hongwanji, 67-313 Kealohaunui St., Waialua. Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 637-4395.
- Friday & Saturday, August 9 & 10. Koganji Temple, 2869 Oahu Ave., Honolulu. 5:30 p.m. Opens Friday night with a children’s lantern parade. For information call (808) 988-4905.
- Friday & Saturday, August 9 & 10. Pearl City Hongwanji Temple, 858 2nd St., Pearl City. Services 5:45 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 455-1680.
- Saturday, August 24: The Kapahulu Center, 3410 Campbell Ave., Honolulu. Service 4 p.m., Dance 6 p.m. For information call (808) 737-1748.
- Saturday, August 24: Nichirin Mission of Hawaii, 33 Pulelehua Way, Honolulu. Dance 5:30 p.m. For information call (808) 595-3517.