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
Maui Obon Festival
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