July 2015
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 admission. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below: Friday & Saturday, July 10 & 11: Waimea Higashi Hongwanji, 9554 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Waimea. Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information call (808) 338-1847. Friday &…
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Obon Dance & Festival – Koloa Jodo Mission
Friday & Saturday, August 4 & 5: Obon Dance & Festival – Koloa Jodo Mission. 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. Koloa Jodo Mission, 3480 Waikomo Rd., Koloa. Dance 7:30 p.m. Free. For information call (808) 742-6735 or visit https://www.koloajodo.com/.
Find out more »July 2018
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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