Plantation life
comes alive
during Obon
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 months.
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
>> Aiea Hongwanji: 99-186 Puakala Road, 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 30
>> Waialua Hongwanji, 67-313 Kealohanui St., 7:30 p.m.
Aug. 30 and 31
>> Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park
Sept. 20
>> Autumn Matsuri at Okinawan Center, Hawaii Okinawan Center at Waipio Gentry, 5:30 p.m.BIG ISLAND
Tomorrow
>> Pahoa YBA
Aug. 30
>> Hakalau Jodo Mission
>> Honohina Hongwanji Mission
>> Kamuela Hongwanji Mission
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calendars and events.
