June 2016
Obon Dance & Festival
Throughout the Month of June: 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: Friday & Saturday, June 3 & 4: Lihue Hongwanji Buddhist Temple, Kuhio Hwy, across from Kapaia Stitchery (nearest cross street, Kuene St.), Festivities being at…
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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 & Saturday, July 7 & 8: West Kaua`i Hongwanji Mission (WKHM), 4675 Menehune Rd., Waimea . Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information…
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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.…
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