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
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Obon Festival at Lahaina Hongwanji Mission
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
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
Maui Matsuri Kickoff at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center
The 2019 Maui Matsuri Kickoff event will be at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center on Friday, May 17th. The event will feature Japanese taiko drumming, classical and folk dancing, a Sanrio Ka‘ahumanu coloring contest, Japanese bon dancing, and more. Here’s a fun and festive family evening to attend in Central Maui! Free. 6:30pm. Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center, (275 W Ka‘ahumanu Ave, Kahului); … [Read more...] about Maui Matsuri Kickoff at Queen Ka‘ahumanu Center
Kahului Hongwanji Mission Obon Festival
The annual Kahului Hongwanji Mission’s Obon Festival will take place this Friday, July 15. In Japanese culture, the obon festival is a time to honor ancestors and loved ones who have passed away; a Buddhist-Confucian custom that is now a family holiday. The obon service at the Kahului Hongwanji Mission will feature bon-odori dancing, taiko drumming, music and food like chow … [Read more...] about Kahului Hongwanji Mission Obon Festival