There’s an Obon Festival at Kula Shofukuji Mission on Saturday, August 24th. The Japanese Buddhist tradition of obon honors the spirits of one's ancestors. During the festival, chochin (paper) lanterns are hung to guide the spirits, and a folk dance called bon odori is performed around the rhythms of Japanese taiko drums. The community is invited to enjoy and attend this … [Read more...] about Obon Festival at Kula Shofukuji Mission
Japanese Culture in Maui
Obon Festival at Rinzai Mission in Paia
The annual Obon Festival at Rinzai Mission in Pa‘ia is happening on Saturday, August 17th. The Japanese Buddhist tradition of obon honors the spirits of ancestors with a cultural celebration that includes paper lanterns, and bon odori dancing with taiko drumming. The community is invited to partake in the festivities! Don’t forget to wear your summer kimono. Free. Service at … [Read more...] about Obon Festival at Rinzai Mission in Paia
Freestyle Ikebana Class at Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center
There’s a Freestyle Ikebana Class at Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center on Wednesday, August 14th. The class will be taught by Larry Tonogan, and students will be guided on the basics of ikebana, the Japanese style of arranging flowers in a shallow dish. Students will practice with a variety of plants and flowers, and explore color, texture, and proportion. Register online. $35-$42. … [Read more...] about Freestyle Ikebana Class at Hui No’eau Visual Arts Center
Obon Festival at Lahaina Hongwanji Mission
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
Makawao Hongwanji Mission’s Obon Festival
Makawao Hongwanji Mission’s Obon Festival will happen on Friday, July 26th and Saturday, July 27th. 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 annual … [Read more...] about Makawao Hongwanji Mission’s Obon Festival