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16-592 Old Volcano Road, Keaau, HI 96749 - 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. Special services and festivals with Bon Dance (6pm). Puna Hongwanji Mission. 16-592 Old Volcano Road, Keaau. More info: Puna Hongwanji Mission (808) 966-9981
July 4 - Obon Dance and Festival - Kohala Jodo Mission
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. Special services and festivals (6pm). Kohala Jodo Mission (Kapaau), North Kohala. For more info (808) 775-7232
July 25 - Obon Dance and Festival - Hilo Hongwanji Mission
457 Manono, Hilo, HI 96720 - 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. Special services (6:30pm) and festivals (8-11pm). Hilo Hongwanji Mission, 457 Manono. More info (808) 935-8331
July 31 - Blvd 3 and Kami Shade’ Presents… "Fashion We Can Beleive In" Fashion Show and Shopping Event
Now Accepting Exceptional Designers, Showrooms and Line Representatives to Showcase At our Exclusive Hollywood Event. Spaces Are Limited! - Visit www.kamishade.com for more info.
August 8 - Obon Dance and Festival - Kona Koyasan Daishiji
76-5945 A Mamalahoa Hwy, Holualoa, HI 96725 - 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. Special services and festivals. Kona Koyasan Daishiji, 7 p.m. More info (808) 324-1741
August 15 - 5th Annual Hawaii's Wordl Heritage Festival
Mooheau Bandstand & Park, Hilo, HI 96720 - Downtown Hilo’s historic Mooheau Bandstand right across from the famous Hilo Farmers Market is the site for this free celebration of Hawaii’s tapestry of people. From 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. non-stop entertainment and exhibition will showcase the cultures of the people who over the centuries have made Hawaii their homes through fashion, performances, storytelling, demonstrations, and much more. A "World Bazaar & Marketplace" offers up Hawaii made and international arts, crafts and products as well as a international food court to suit almost all tastes. Info: www.poshfestivals.com, Phone (808) 933-9772, email amooninfo@bigisland.com. More info 808-933-9772
August 15 - 5th Annual Hawai`i's World Heritage Festival