As part of an island-wide festival, the Lahaina Jodo Mission will host its Obon Festival this Friday, July 3. The Buddhist festival honors ancestors with ritual food offerings, lantern lighting and traditional dances. The festival continues throughout the summer, popping up at missions around the island. The festival has evolved into a social and cultural event … [Read more...] about Lahaina Jodo Obon Festival
Maui Obon Festivals
This Friday, July 18: Kahului Hongwanji Obon Festival
Usher in the Japanese traditional Obon Festival this Friday at the Kahului Hongwanji Mission. One of many happening island-wide, the annual Obon Festival will now take place in Central Maui. The Buddhist event honors ancestors with dances and rituals. You can find food offerings, lantern lighting and traditional Obon dancing. The festival continues throughout the summer by … [Read more...] about This Friday, July 18: Kahului Hongwanji Obon Festival