Check out the Obon Festival at Lahaina Hongwanji Mission on Friday, August 9th and Saturday, August 10th. During the festival, chochin (paper) lanterns will be hung to guide the spirits, and a folk dance called bon odori will be performed around the rhythms of Japanese taiko drums. Anyone can join in the dances, so get dressed in your yukata (summer kimono), and celebrate this … [Read more...] about Obon Festival at Lahaina Hongwanji Mission
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Kula Shofukuji Mission Obon Festival
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