Japanese Cultural Society of Maui’s 50th Annual Gala will be at King Kamehameha Golf Club on Sunday, September 29th. For over 50 years, the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui has been upholding its mission to perpetuate Japanese culture on Maui. For this monumental event, all are invited to enjoy a buffet dinner, silent auction, a program that honors Maui’s Japanese community, … [Read more...] about Japanese Cultural Society of Maui’s 50th Annual Gala at King Kamehameha Golf Club
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Obon Festival at Pa‘ia Mantokuji Soto Zen Mission
The annual Obon Festival is happening at Pa‘ia Mantokuji Soto Zen Mission from Friday, July 12th and Saturday, July 13th. 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 … [Read more...] about Obon Festival at Pa‘ia Mantokuji Soto Zen Mission
Obon Festival at Lahaina Jodo Mission
Check out the Obon Festival at Lahaina Jodo Mission on Saturday, July 6th. The Japanese tradition of obon honors the spirits of one’s ancestors. The event features paper lanterns hung to guide spirits, a bon odori folk dance, Japanese taiko drumming, food, and keiki activities. All are invited to partake in the festivities! Don’t forget your summer kimono. Free. Service begins … [Read more...] about Obon Festival at Lahaina Jodo Mission
Zenshin Daiko’s 20th Annual Taiko Festival at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Zenshin Daiko’s 20th Annual Taiko Festival will be at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Saturday, June 22nd. Zenshin Daiko will be joined by Roy Hirabayashi (co-founder), PJ Hirabayashi (artistic director of San Jose Taiko), and Eien Hunter-Ishikawa (esteemed musician, educator, and composer from Portand, Oregon). $25/adults, $12/kids 12 and under. 7pm. Maui Arts and Cultural … [Read more...] about Zenshin Daiko’s 20th Annual Taiko Festival at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Maui Okinawan Kenjin Kai Rummage Sale at Maui Okinawa Cultural Center
The Maui Okinawan Kenjin Kai Rummage Sale will be at the Maui Okinawa Cultural Center on Saturday, April 28. Find new and used clothing, toys, books, sports equipment, small appliances, furniture and lots of indoor and outdoor plants. This family-friendly event will also feature taiko drumming performances, keiki activities, sweet treats and ono food items for sale. 7am. Maui … [Read more...] about Maui Okinawan Kenjin Kai Rummage Sale at Maui Okinawa Cultural Center