Obon Dance & Festival

Friday & Saturday, August 10 & 11: 
Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making.  Wailuku Hongwanji Mission, 1828 Vineyard St., Wailuku. Special services begin at 7:00 p.m., festival at 8:00 p.m.  Free. For information, call (808) 244-0406.