August 2015
Obon Festival
Fridays & Saturdays, throughout the month of August: 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 & Saturday, July 31 & August 1: Palolo Higashi Hongwanji, 1641 Palolo , Honolulu. 7…
Find out more »August 2018
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. Free. Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below (subject to change): Friday & Saturday, August 3 & 4: Koganji Temple, 2869 Oahu Ave., Manoa. Dancing 5 p.m., Children’s lantern parade 5:30 p.m. (Friday). …
Find out more »