If you haven’t yet been to on obon festival this season (or even if you have), head to the Kula Shofukuji Mission Obon Festival this Saturday, Aug. 27. It will feature bon-odori dancing, taiko drumming, music and delicious food like chow fun, rolled sushi, teriyaki beef plates, nishime, salads and more. Free. 7:30pm. Kula Shofukuji Mission, (53 Upper Kula Rd., Kula); … [Read more...] about Kula Shofukuji Mission Obon Festival
Maui Bon Festivals
Wailuku Hongwanji Mission Obon Festival
Maui’s obon festival is happening now! If you haven’t yet been to one this season, take advantage of attending the annual Wailuku Hongwanji Mission Obon Festival this Friday, July 29. The obon service at the Wailuku Hongwanji Mission will feature bon-odori dancing, taiko drumming, music and delicious food. Food vendors will have super ono grinds like chow fun, rolled sushi, … [Read more...] about Wailuku Hongwanji Mission Obon Festival
Makawao Hongwanji Mission Obon Festival
Maui’s obon festival season is on, and the annual Makawao Hongwanji Mission event will take place this Friday, July 22. The obon service at the Makawao Hongwanji Mission will feature bon-odori dancing, taiko drumming, music and delicious food. Food vendors will ono grinds like chow fun, rolled sushi, teriyaki beef plates, nishime, salads and more. Free. 7pm. Makawao Hongwanji … [Read more...] about Makawao Hongwanji Mission Obon Festival
Kahului Hongwanji Mission Obon Festival
The annual Kahului Hongwanji Mission’s Obon Festival will take place this Friday, July 15. In Japanese culture, the obon festival is a time to honor ancestors and loved ones who have passed away; a Buddhist-Confucian custom that is now a family holiday. The obon service at the Kahului Hongwanji Mission will feature bon-odori dancing, taiko drumming, music and food like chow … [Read more...] about Kahului Hongwanji Mission Obon Festival