Obon Festival
Fridays & Saturdays, throughout the month of June:
Obon 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. The following schedule is tentative and subject to change. Please call each venue to confirm dates and times.
- Friday & Saturday, June 19 & 20: Haleiwa Jodo Mission, 66-279 Haleiwa Rd, Haleiwa, 8 p.m. For information call (808) 637-4382.
- Saturday, June 20: Ewa Hongwanji Mission, 91-1133 Renton Rd., Ewa Beach, 7 p.m. For information call (808) 681-5222.
- Friday & Saturday, June 26 & 27: Wahiawa Hongwanji Mission, 1067 California Ave., Wahiawa. 7 p.m. For information call (808) 622-4320.