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Hakalau Jodo Mission

29-2265 Old Mamalahoa Hwy
Pepe`ekeo, HI United States

August 2015

Obon Dance & Festival

August 15, 2015 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Hakalau Jodo Mission, 29-2265 Old Mamalahoa Hwy
Pepe`ekeo, HI United States
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Throughout the Month of August: Obon Dance & Festival. The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i 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, August 1:Taishoji Soto Mission, 275 Kino`ole St., Hilo, 7 p.m. (808) 935-8407. Saturday, August 1: Kurtistown Jodo Mission, Iwasaki Camp Road, Kurtistown, 8 p.m. following 7…

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August 2018

Obon Dance & Festival

August 18, 2018 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Hakalau Jodo Mission, 29-2265 Old Mamalahoa Hwy
Pepe`ekeo, HI United States
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Throughout the Month of August: Obon Dance & Festival.  The Obon tradition was brought to Hawai`i 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.  Free.  Festivities and Dance schedules and locations are listed below (subject to change): Saturday, August 4:  Hawi Jodo Mission, 55-1104 Akoni Pule Hwy., Hawi.  Service 5 p.m., Dancing 6 p.m. For information call (808) 775-0965.…

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August 2019

Obon Dance & Festival – Hakalau Jodo Mission

August 17, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Hakalau Jodo Mission, 29-2265 Old Mamalahoa Hwy
Pepe`ekeo, HI United States
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August 17, 2019: Obon Dance & Festival - Hakalau Jodo Mission.  The summer Obon season perpetuates the Buddhist tradition of honoring the spirit of those passed on celebrated with special services and festivals. The festival includes food booths, taiko drummers and other colorful sights and sounds, bon dances that have become a cultural touchstone for all in Hawaii. Free to enjoy! Hakalau Jodo Mission: Services at 6 p.m. Obon festival at 7 p.m. Aug. 17, 29-2289 Hanamalo Loop in Hakalau.

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