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CRAIG T. KOJIMA / 2017

The Shinshu Kyokai Bon Dance on Beretania St. in 2017.

The summer Obon season perpetuates the Buddhist tradition of commemorating ancestors during the Festival of Lanterns.

In Hawaii, bon dances have become a cultural event with food, activities, vendors and traditional Japanese dancing open to the entire community.

Here is a list of this year’s events around the state:

OAHU

>> Hawaii’s Plantation Village: June 2, 5:45 p.m. on the Village Lawn, 94-695 Waipahu St., with re-dedication ceremony of Gannenmono Plaque at 4 p.m. and food booths from 4:30 p.m. Free admission and parking. Info: 677-0110.

>> Haleiwa Jodo Mission: June 15-16, 7 to 10 p.m., 66-279A Haleiwa Road, with Toba service 6 p.m. both nights and Toro Nagashi (floating lantern ceremony) at 9 p.m. June 16 only. Info: 637-4382.

>> Ewa Hongwanji Mission: June 16, 7 to 10 p.m., 91-1133 Renton Road, with service at 6 p.m.; food booths open at 5:30 p.m. Info: 542-1770.

>> Wahiawa Hongwanji Mission: June 22-23, 6:45 p.m., 1067 California Ave. Info: 622-4320.

>> Kaneohe Public Library: June 24, 1 to 3 p.m., 45-829 Kamehameha Highway, with free lesson and practice session by members of Koolau Sakura Odori Kai and Kane­ohe Higashi Hongwanji. Info: 233-5676.

>> Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin: June 29-30, 6 p.m., 1727 Pali Highway. Info: 536-7044.

>> Moiliili Hongwanji Mission: July 6-7, 5 to 10 p.m., 1110 University Ave. (old Varsity Theatre parking lot). Info: moiliilihongwanji.org.

>> Moiliili Summer Fest: July 7, 5 to 10 p.m. (in conjunction with the bon dance), with keiki games, cultural activities, entertainment and retail pop-ups at Moiliili Hongwanji Mission. Free parking at UH-Manoa with shuttle service from 4 to 10 p.m. Info: moiliilisummerfest.com.

>> Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji: July 7, 6:30 to 10 p.m., 45-520 Kea‘ahala Road, with Shin Buddhist ceremony at 6 p.m.; food booths open at 5:30 p.m. Free parking at Benjamin Parker Elementary School. Info: 247-2661.

>> Rissho Kosei-kai Buddhist Church of Hawaii: July 13-14, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., 2280 Auhuhu St., Pearl City; food booths open 6 p.m. with games and a rummage sale. Info: 455-3212.

>> Koboji Shingon Mission: July 13-14, 7 to 10:30 p.m., 1223B N. School St. Parking available at Damien Memorial School from 3 to 11 p.m. Info: 841-7033.

>> Shinshu Kyokai Mission: July 13-14, 7 to 10:30 p.m., 1631 S. Beretania St., with service at 6:30 p.m. both nights; food booths open 6 p.m. Info: 973-0150.

>> Haleiwa Shingon Mission: July 13-14, 7 to 10:30 p.m., 66-469 Paalaa Road, with Great Stupa service 6 to 8:30 p.m. on both nights. Info: 637-4423.

>> Waipahu Hongwanji Mission: July 14, 7 p.m., 94-821 Kuhaulua St., with service at 6 p.m. Info: 677-4221.

>> Seicho-No-Ie Hawaii: July 15, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., Jisso Center, 47-451 Hui Aeko Place, Kaneohe, with service (in English and Japanese) from 9:30 to 11:15 a.m. and potluck to follow. Info: 537-6965.

>> Jikoen Hongwanji Mission: July 20, 6 to 9:30 p.m.; and July 21, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m., 1731 N. School St. (corner of Likelike Highway and N. School Street), with keiki games and educational displays. Free parking at Kapalama Elementary School. Info: 845-3422.

>> Higashi Hongwanji Betsuin: July 20-21, 7 to 10 p.m., 1685 Alaneo St., with Gannen­mono “10,000-lantern” Mantoe service at 6:30 p.m.; food booths open at 5:30 p.m. Info: 531-9088.

>> Wahiawa Ryusenji Soto Mission: July 20-21, 7 to 10 p.m., 164 California Ave.; food booths open 5:30 p.m., with Ryugen Taiko July 20 at 8 p.m. and Okinawan dance July 21 at 8:25 p.m. Info: 622-1429.

>> Waianae Hongwanji Mission: July 21, 7 p.m., 85-762 Old Government Road, with service at 6 p.m. Info: 677-4221.

>> Palolo Hongwanji: July 27-28, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., 1641 Palolo Ave., with service at 6 p.m. both nights; food booths open at 5:30 p.m. Free parking at Sacred Hearts Academy from 5:30 p.m.; shuttle service available. Info: 732-1491.

>> Kailua Hongwanji Mission: July 28, 6 p.m., 268A Kuulei Road. Info: 262-4560.

>> Koganji Temple: Aug. 3-4, 5 to 10 p.m., 2869 Oahu Ave., Manoa, with children’s lantern parade, Aug. 3 at 5:30 p.m.; sign-up begins at 4:45 p.m. Info: 732-0446.

>> Waipahu Soto Zen Temple Taiyoji: Aug. 3-4, 7 to 10 p.m., 94-413 Waipahu St., with taiko performance Aug. 3 at 8 p.m. and Okinawan bon dance Aug. 4 at 8 p.m. Info: 671-3103.

>> Valley of the Temples: Aug. 4, 4 to 9 p.m., Byodo-in Temple parking lot, 47-200 Kahekili Highway, with floating lantern ceremony from 8 to 9 p.m. Info: 239-8811.

>> Waialua Hongwanji Mission: Aug. 4, 7 p.m., 67-313 Kealohanui St., with serv­ice at 6 p.m. Info: 637-4395.

>> Shingon Shu Hawaii: Aug. 10-11, 6:30 to 10 p.m., 915 Sheridan St., with keiki games. Free parking at the HMSA building with validation at the temple. Info: 941-5663.

>> Pearl City Hongwanji Mission: Aug. 10-11, 7 to 10 p.m., 858 2nd St., with food booths and country store from 5:30 p.m. Hatsubon service, Aug. 11 only at 5:30 p.m. Info: 455-1680.

>> Soto Mission of Aiea — Taiheiji: Aug. 10-11, 7 to 10:30 p.m., 99-045 Kauhale St., with taiko at 6:30 p.m. both nights, and Okinawan bon dance Aug. 11 only at 9 p.m. Info: 488-6794.

>> Jodo Mission of Hawaii: Aug. 17-18, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., 1429 Makiki St. Info: 949-3995.

>> Mililani Hongwanji Mission: Aug. 17-18, 7 p.m., 95-257 Kaloapau St., with silent auction and country store. Children’s lantern parade Aug. 17 at 6:45 p.m.; and food trucks on Aug. 18. Info: 625-0925.

>> Soto Mission of Hawaii—Shoboji: Aug. 17-18, 7 to 10 p.m., 1708 Nuu­anu Ave., with taiko Aug. 17 at 8:30 p.m. and Okinawan bon dance Aug. 18 at 8:30 p.m. Info: 537-9409.

>> Kapahulu Center: Aug. 25, 6 to 10 p.m., 3410 Campbell Ave., with food booths, crafts and keiki activities from 4 p.m. Info: 737-1748.

>> Nichiren Mission of Hawaii: Aug. 25, 6 to 9 p.m., 33 Pulelehua Way, Nuuanu; food booths open at 5 p.m. Free parking at Toho No Hikari Hawaii Church and shuttle service from 4 to 10 p.m. Info: 595-3517.

>> Aiea Hongwanji Mission: Aug. 25, 7 p.m., 99-186 Puakala St., with serv­ice at 6 p.m. Info: 487-2626.

>> Honbushin Odori Festival: Sept. 8, 5-9 p.m., Honbushin International Center, 95-030 Waihonu St., Mililani. Info: 623-7693, honbushin.us.

HAWAII ISLAND

Please call ahead to confirm events are taking place as the ongoing Kilauea Volcano eruption might affect scheduling.

>> “Obon in the Gardens”: June 2, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Liliuokalani Gardens, with keiki crafts, taiko and matsuri dancing, and bon dance lessons. Info: 808ne.ws/2rSTCQ3.

>> Keauhou Shopping Center: June 9, 6 to 10 p.m. Info: 322-3000.

>> Honomu Henjoji Mission: June 16, 7 to 10:30 p.m., 28-1668 Old Mama­lahoa Highway. Info: 963-6308.

>> Papaikou Hongwanji Mission: June 23, 7 p.m., 27-378 Old Mamalahoa Highway, with service at 6 p.m. Info: 964-1640.

>> Honomu Hongwanji Mission: June 30, 7 p.m., 28-1658 Government Main Road, with service at 6 p.m. Info: 963-6032.

>> Puna Hongwanji Mission: July 6-7, 7:30 p.m., 16-492 Old Volcano Road, Kea‘au, with service at 6 p.m. both nights. Info: 966-9981.

>> Kohala Hongwanji Mission: July 7, 7 p.m., 53-4300 Akoni Pule Highway, Kapaau, with service at 6 p.m. Info: 775-7232.

>> Honpa Hongwanji Hilo Betsuin: July 13-14, 7 p.m., 398 Kilauea Ave., with serv­ice at 6 p.m. both nights. Info: 961-6677.

>> Daifukuji Soto Mission in Kona: July 14, 7 to 10 p.m., 79-7241 Mama­lahoa Highway. Info: 322-3524.

>> Kohala Jodo Mission: July 14, 7 p.m., 54-541 Kapaau Road. Info: 775-0965.

>> Paauilo Hongwanji Mission: July 14, 7:30 p.m., 43-1477 Hauola Road, with service at 6:30 p.m. Info: 776-1369.

>> Honokaa Hongwanji Mission: July 21, 7 p.m., 45-516 Lehua St., with service at 5:30 p.m. Info: 775-7232.

>> Keei Buddhist Temple: July 21, 7 p.m., 83-5569 Middle Keei Road, Captain Cook. Info: 323-2993.

>> Hilo Meishoin: July 21, 7 p.m., 97 Olona St. Info: 935-6996.

>> Hilo Daijingu: July 27, 6 to 10 p.m., 10 Anela St., with service at 5 p.m. Info: 959-8611.

>> Papaaloa Hongwanji Mission: July 28, 6 p.m., 35-2026 Old Mama­lahoa Highway, with service at 5 p.m. Info: 962-6340.

>> Kona Hongwanji Mission: July 28, 7 p.m., 81-6630 Mamalahoa Highway, Kealakekua. Info: 323-2993.

>> Hilo Hooganji Mission: July 28, 7:30 p.m., 457 Manono St. Info: 935-8331.

>> Hawi Jodo Mission: Aug. 4, 6 p.m., 55-1104 Akoni Pule Highway. Info: 775-0965.

>> Kurtistown Jodo Mission: Aug. 4, 7 p.m., 17-420 Kuaaina Road. Info: 935-6996.

>> Paauilo Kongoji Mission: Aug. 4, 7 p.m., 43-1461 Hauola Road. Info: 963-6308.

>> Taishoji Soto Mission: Aug. 4, 7 to 10 p.m., 275 Kinoole St., Hilo. Info: 935-8407.

>> Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission: Aug. 11, 6:30 p.m., 216 Mohouli St., with service at 6 p.m. Info: 935-8968.

>> Hamakua Jodo Mission: Aug. 11, 7 p.m., 44-2947 Kalopa Road, Honokaa. Info: 775-0965.

>> Kona Koyasan Daishiji Mission: Aug. 11, 7 p.m., 76-5945 Mamalahoa Highway, Holualoa. Info: 324-1741.

>> Hakalau Jodo Mission: Aug. 18, 7 p.m., 29-2271 Old Mamalahoa Highway. Info: 935-6996.

>> Kamuela Hongwanji Mission: Aug. 18, 7 p.m., 65-1110 Mamalahoa Highway, with service at 6 p.m. Info: 885-4481.

>> Honohina Hongwanji Mission: Aug. 25, 7 p.m., 32-896 Mamalahoa Highway, ­Ninole, with service at 6 p.m. Info: ­345-6869.

>> Pahoa Nikkei Jin Kyokai: Aug. 25, 8 p.m., Pahoa YBA Hall on Pahoa Road. Info: 966-9981.

>> Pahala Hongwanji Mission: Sept. 1, 5 p.m., 96-1123 Pa‘auau Place, with serv­ice at 4 p.m. Info: 928-8254.

KAUAI

All bon dance times are 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.

>> Kapaa Jodo Mission: June 8-9, 4524 Hauaala Road, with service at 6:30 p.m. both nights. Info: 822-4319.

>> West Kauai Hongwanji (Hanapepe): June 15-16, 1-3860 Kaumualii Highway, with service June 15 only at 6 p.m. Info: 335-3195.

>> Lihue Hongwanji Mission: June 22-23, 3-3530 Kuhio Highway, with service at 6:30 p.m. both nights. Info: 245-6262.

>> Waimea Shingon Mission: June 29-30, 9770A Pule Road, with service at 6:30 p.m. both nights. Info: 338-1854.

>> Koloa Jodo Mission: July 6-7, 3480 Waikomo Road. Info: 742-6735.

>> West Kauai Hongwanji (Waimea): July 13-14, 4675 Menehune Road, with serv­ice July 13 only at 6 p.m. Info: 335-3195.

>> Kapaa Hongwanji Mission: July 20-21, 4-1170 Kuhio Highway, with service at 6 p.m. July 20 only. Info: 822-4667.

>> Waimea Higashi Hongwanji: July 27-28, 9554 Kaumualii Highway, with service at 6 p.m. both nights. Info: 338-1847.

>> Kauai Soto Zen Temple-Zenshuji: Aug. 3-4, 1-3500 Kaumualii Highway, Hanapepe, with service at 6 p.m. and taiko performances at 7 p.m. both nights. Info: 245-2841, 346-4650.

MAUI

>> Lahaina Shingon Mission: June 2, 7:30 p.m., 682 Luakini St. Info: 661-0466.

>> Puunene Nichiren Mission: June 9, 7:30 to 10 p.m., 9 Ani St., with service at 6:30 p.m. Info: 871-4831.

>> Wailuku Jodo Mission: June 15, 7:30 p.m., 67 Central Ave. Info: 871-4911.

>> Wailuku Shingon Mission: June 16, 8 p.m., 1939 North St. Info: 244-3800.

>> Kahului Jodo Mission: June 22-23, 7:30 p.m., 325 Laau St. Info: 871-4911.

>> Lahaina Jodo Mission: July 7, 8 p.m., 12 Ala Moana St. Info: 661-4304.

>> Mantokuji Soto Mission of Paia: July 13-14, 7:30 to 10:30 p.m., 253 Hana Highway. Info: 579-8051.

>> Kahului Hongwanji Mission: July 20-21, 7:30 p.m., 291 S. Puunene Ave., with serv­ices at 6 p.m. both nights. Info: 871-4732.

>> Makawao Hongwanji Mission: July 27-28, 7 p.m., 1074 Makawao Ave. Info: 572-7229.

>> Wailuku Hongwanji Mission: Aug. 3-4, 8 p.m., 1828 Vineyard St., with service at 6:45 p.m. both nights. Info: 244-0406.

>> Lahaina Hongwanji Mission: Aug. 10-11, 7:30 p.m., 551 Wainee St., with service at 6 p.m. both nights. Info: 661-0640.

>> Rinzai Zen Mission: Aug. 18, 7 p.m., 120 Alawai Road, Paia, with service at 6 p.m. Info: 579-9921.

>> Kula Shofukuji Shingon Mission: Aug. 25, 7:30 p.m., 113 Puanani Place. Info: 878-1833.

LANAI AND MOLOKAI

>> Lanai Hongwanji Mission: July 14, 7 p.m., 1364 Fraser Ave. Info: 565-6817.

>> Guzeiji Soto Mission of Molokai: July 28, 6:30 to 9 p.m., 90 Hotel Lane in Kaunakakai, with taiko performance at 8 p.m. Info: 658-0943.


Sources: Hawaii Buddhist Council; Soto Mission of Hawaii; Nichiren Mission of Hawaii; Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, and Koloa and Kapaa Jodo Mission.


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