The Hawaii Bon Dance season began its summer schedule this past weekend with the Pearl City Hongwanji Obon Festival scheduled for the second week in August.
Pearl City Hongwanji 2013 Obon Festival Schedule
Friday, August 9 and Saturday, August 10:
5:00 p.m. Food booths open
5:45 p.m. Hatsubon Service
6:00 p.m. Country and Craft Stores open
7:00 p.m. Dance (until 10:00 p.m.)
7:00 p.m Children's games (until 8:30 p.m.)
Bon Dance Information
Obon season is a very meaningful time to remember our loved ones who have passed away before us, and time to reflect on our lives.
In Jodo Shinshu Buddhist tradition, Obon is called "Kangi-e" which means "Gathering of Joy" in the Light of Compassion of Amida Buddha.
Bon Odori Dance is the way of expressing our appreciation and joy of life in the Buddha's compassion
…..Pearl City Hongwanji
To learn more about the Pearl City Hongwanji log on to: http://www.pearlcityhongwanji.com
Photo by Barry Villamil | [email protected]
2012 Pearl City Hongwanji Obon Festival.