June 2017
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 (subject to change): Saturday, June 17: Papaikou Hongwanji Mission, 27-378 Old Mamalahoa Hwy., Papaikou. Service 6 p.m., Dance 7 p.m. For information call (808) 964-1640.…
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