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Obon Festival - Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission

Community Event
In Person
Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission
216 Mohouli St Hilo, Hawaii, United States of America

Date: Aug. 11, 2018

Time: 6:30 p.m.



Join Hilo Higashi Hongwanji Mission for its 2018 obon festival, a time to honor the ancestors! Come to eat and dance the night away at this Japanese summer festival. All are welcome, and don't forget to bring the keiki!

Saturday, 8/11 - 6:30 p.m.

Phone: (808) 935-8968


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