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 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): Friday & Saturday, June 2 & 3: West Kaua`i Hongwanji Mission – Hanapepe Temple, 1-3860 Kaumuali`i Hwy., Hanapape. Service Friday 6 p.m.,…
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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): Friday & Saturday, June 8 & 9: Kapa`a Jodo Mission, 4524 Haua`ala Rd., Kapa`a. Service 6 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m. For information…
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