August 09, 2019 - August 10, 2019: Obon Dance & Festival - Soto Mission Of Aiea Taiheiji. Experience this island celebration of the Obon Festival, brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants that have evolved into a social and cultural event. The Obon honors ancestors that have passed on with dances and festivals across the island that are held throughout the summer.Soto Mission of Aiea: 7 to 10:30 p.m. Aug. 9-10, 99-045 Kauhale St.; taiko performances begin 6:30 p.m.