Obon festivities continue all summer as temples around the state take turns on successive weekends accommodating the hundreds of people who follow the circuit. Obon rituals set
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The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii 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.
Here is a listing of events this month, including practice sessions and ceremonies:
Oahu
>> Ewa Hongwanji Mission, 91-1133 Renton Road, 681-5222 or 677-4221. Service, 6:30 p.m.; dance, 7:30 p.m. June 22. >> Haleiwa Jodo Mission, 66-279-A Haleiwa Road, 637-4382. Practice, 7 p.m. June 20 and 27; service, 6:30 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m. July 12 and 13; floating lantern ceremony, 9 p.m. July 13. >> Wahiawa Hongwanji Mission, 1067 California Ave., 622-4320. Service, 6:30 p.m.; dance, 7:30 p.m. June 28 and 29.
Maui
>> Wailuku Jodo Mission, 67 Central Ave., 244-0066. Service, 7 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m. June 28.
Big Island
>> Honomu Hongwanji Mission, 963-6032. Service and dance, 6:30 p.m. June 29. >> Keei Hongwanji Fukyojo, Keei. Service, 6 p.m.; dance, 7 p.m. June 29.
Kauai
>> West Kauai Hongwanji, Koloa, 338-1537. Dance, 7:45 p.m. June 21 and 22. >> West Kauai Hongwanji, Waimea, 4675 Menehune Road, 338-1537. Service, 6:30 p.m.; dance, 8 p.m. June 28 and 29.
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