August 2015
Obon Dance & Festival
Throughout the Month of August: 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. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below: Friday & Saturday, July 31 & August 1: Wailuku Hongwanji Mission, 1828 Vineyard St., Wailuku, Service 7 p.m., Dancing at 8 p.m. For information call (808)…
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Obon Dance & Festival
Throughout the Month of August: 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. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below: Friday & Saturday, August 4 & 5: Wailuku Hongwanji Mission. 1828 Vineyard St., Wailuku. Service 6:45 p.m., Dancing 8 p.m. For information call (808) 244-0406. Friday…
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Obon Dance & Festival
Throughout the Month of August: 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. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below: Friday & Saturday, August 3 & 4: Wailuku Hongwanji Mission. 1828 Vineyard St., Wailuku. Service 6:45 p.m., Dancing 8 p.m. For information call (808) 244-0406. Friday…
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