Archive for "July 6th, 2013"

Moili`ili Summer Fest

Oahu

Saturday, July 6: 
Moili`ili Summer Fest.  A lively event in one of Honolulu’s oldest and most vivacious neighborhoods.  Event features live entertainment, the largest Japanese Bon Dance in Honolulu, food booths, and retail vendors.  Moili`ili, 1100 University Ave., Honolulu.  For information visit www.moiliilisummerfest.com.

48th Annual Makawao Paniolo Parade

Maui

Saturday, July 6: 
48th Annual Makawao Paniolo Parade.  Theme: Hanohano Nā Paniolo (Distinguished are the Paniolo).  Stick Horses Race at 8:45 a.m., Parade begins at 9:00 a.m.  No parking in town.  Roads will be closed.  Park at the Oski Rice Arena Rodeo Grounds on Olinda Road and take the free shuttle.  For information call (808) 572-9565.

Obon Dance & Festival

Maui

Throughout the Month of July: 
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.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below:

  • Saturday, July 6:  Lahaina Jodo Mission, 12 Ala Moana St., Lahaina.  Dancing 7:00 p.m.  For information call (808) 661-4304.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 12 & 13:  Paia Mantokuji Mission,  5636 Hana Hwy., Paia.  Service at 6 p.m., Dancing at 8 p.m.  For information call (808) 579-8051.
  • Friday & Saturday, July 19 & 20:  Kahului Hongwanji Mission, 291 S. Pu`unene Ave., Kahului.  Service 6:30 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 871-4732.
  • Saturday, July 26:  Makawao Hongwanji Mission. 1074 Makawao Ave., Wailuku.  Service 6:30 p.m., Dancing 7:30 p.m.  For information call (808) 572-7229.