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Obon Festival - West Kauai Hongwanji Mission (Waimea Temple)

Community Event
In Person
West Kauai Hongwanji Mission (Waimea Temple)
4675 Menehune Rd. Waimea, Hawaii, United States of America

Date: July 13, 2018 – July 14, 2018

Time: 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.



Come and visit West Kauai Hongwanji Waimea Temple to celebrate its 2018 obon festival! Experience this island celebration of the Obon Festival, brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants that have evolved into a social and cultural event. The Obon honors ancestors that have passed on with dances and festivals across the island that are held throughout the summer.

Friday, 7/13 - 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Saturday, 7/14 - 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Learn more at West Kauai Hongwanji Mission's facebook page

Phone: (808) 338-1537


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