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Bon Dance at Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin

  • Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin 1727 Pali Highway Honolulu, HI, 96813 United States (map)

2 Nights: Friday and Saturday

At 6 p.m., festivities begin outside with a taiko drumming performance, which will be followed by an opening aspiration from the yagura (the stage around which we dance) at 6:15 p.m. Dancing begins at 6:30 p.m.

Dancing

  • Taiko drumming (PBA on Friday, temple’s group on Saturday)

  • Fellowship

  • Honoring ancestors

  • Bontique shop in our Social Hall

  • Professional photos by Studio FX3 (kimonos & assistance dressing provided!)

  • Temple tours (from main, upper-level sanctuary or hondo)

  • Kids’ “Wheel of Chances” game

  • Ono food!

    • BBQ Plates & Bowls

    • Hot Dogs, Teri Hamburgers

    • Saimin

    • Chili

    • Soy Beans

    • Spam Musubi

    • Shave Ice

    • Andagi (Saturday only)

    • Baked Goods

    • Water, Juice, Soda

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