July 2015
Obon Festival
Fridays & Saturdays, throughout the month of July: 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, July 3: Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji, 45-520 Keaahala Rd, Kaneohe, Service 6 p.m., Dance 6:45 p.m. For…
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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, June 30 & July 1: Moili`ili Hongwanji, 1100 University Ave., Honolulu, 6 p.m., Saturday 5 p.m. For information call (808)…
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