Bon dances
The observance of the Obon season brings the flavor of old plantation village life back to urban neighborhoods, with bon dances staged by nearly every Buddhist temple throughout the summer.
The ritual annually brings families together to honor their ancestors, through a celebration featuring dance, music and food. Here is the schedule for the next few weeks:
OAHU
Tomorrow
>> Ewa Hongwanji, Renton Road, 7:30 p.m.
June 27 and 28
>> Honpa Hongwanji Betsuin, 1727 Pali Highway, 7:30 p.m. Practice sessions will be held Monday through Wednesday.
>> Wahiawa Hongwanji, 1067 A California Ave., 7:30 p.m.
July 4 and 5
>> Moiliili Hongwanji, 902 University Ave., 7:30 p.m. Practice July 1 and 2.
July 11 and 12
>> Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji, 45-520 Keaahala Road, 6:30 to 10 p.m.
>> Koboji Shingon Mission, 1223 B N. School St., 7 p.m.; Practice July 9.
>> Waipahu Hongwanji, 94-821 Kahaulua St., 7:30 p.m.
July 12
>> Tendai Mission of Hawaii, 23 Jack Lane, 7 to 10 p.m.
BIG ISLAND
June 21
>> Papaikou Hongwanji Mission
July 4
>> Eisa Bon Dance, Mooheau Park
July 5
>> Keei Hongwanji Fukyojo
>> Kohala Hongwanji Mission
>> Puna Hongwanji Mission
July 12
>> Daifukuji Soto Mission
>> Hilo Meishoin
>> Kohala Jodo Mission
>> Kona Daifukuji Soto Mission
MAUI
July 11 and 12
>> Paia Mantokuji Soto Mission
MOLOKAI
July 5
>> Molokai Guzeiji Soto Mission
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