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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Obon Festival at Lahaina Hongwanji Mission
Lahaina Hongwanji Mission's annual Obon Festival will happen from Friday August 10th until Saturday, August 11th. This year, guests can look forward to the usual Japanese cultural festivities which includes Obon dancing, lanterns, honoring ceremonies, flowers, arts and crafts, keiki activities, and ono food choices. 5:30pm. Lahaina Hongwanji Mission, (551 Waine’e St., Lahaina); … [Read more...] about Obon Festival at Lahaina Hongwanji Mission
Lahaina Restoration Foundation gives history lessons to West Maui teachers
A group of West Maui teachers recently visited 30 historical sites to learn more about the role Lahaina has played throughout Hawaii’s history. For 12 consecutive years, the Lahaina Restoration Foundation has provided the free History In Our Back Yard tour to new teachers from West Side schools; the program has reached more than 230 educators since its inception. The History … [Read more...] about Lahaina Restoration Foundation gives history lessons to West Maui teachers