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
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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
Makawao Hongwanji Mission Obon Festival
Maui’s obon festival season is on, and the annual Makawao Hongwanji Mission event will take place this Friday, July 22. The obon service at the Makawao Hongwanji Mission will feature bon-odori dancing, taiko drumming, music and delicious food. Food vendors will ono grinds like chow fun, rolled sushi, teriyaki beef plates, nishime, salads and more. Free. 7pm. Makawao Hongwanji … [Read more...] about Makawao Hongwanji Mission Obon Festival