Posted on: Friday, July 8, 2005
A tribute of dance
Advertiser Staff
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Garret Miyagawa puts the finishing touches on the yukata of his daughter Krislyn, 7, as her brother Reyn, 5, watches, in preparation for the evening's dancing.
Photos by Andrew Shimabuku | The Honolulu Adverti
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LI 7 P.M. TODAY AND SATURDAY, KOBOJI SHINGON MISSION, 1223-B N. SCHOOL ST. 841-7033.
7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Waipahu Hongwanji, 94-821 Kuhaulua St. 677-4221.
8 p.m. today and Saturday, West Kauai Hongwanji (Koloa Temple), Kaua'i. (808) 338-1537.
8 p.m. today and Saturday, Paia Mantokuji Soto Mission, Maui. (808) 579-8051.
8 p.m. today and Saturday, Hilo Meishoin, Big Island. (808) 935-6996.
6 p.m. Saturday, Guzeiji Soto Mission, Kaunakakai, Moloka'i. (808) 553-5197.
7 p.m. Saturday, Tendai Mission of Hawaii, 23 Jack Lane. 595-2556.
7 p.m. Saturday, Lanai Hongwanji, Lana'i City, Lana'i. (808) 565-7081.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Kona Daifukuji Soto Mission, Honalo, Big Island. (808) 322-3524.
8 p.m. Saturday, Kohala Jodo Mission, Big Island. (808) 889-6719.
8 p.m. Saturday, Paauilo Kongoji Mission, Big Island. (808) 776-1474.
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Rebecca Ohta and her son Evan Minami, 7, and daughter Mie Minami, 9, dance along to the beat.
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Dancers of all ages pay tribute to ancestors at Honpa Hongwanji Betsuin on Pali Highway during this season's o-bon festivities.
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Florence Kawamura and her 2-year-old daughter Fayth greet friends at the bon dance at Honpa Hongwanji Betsuin.
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LI 7 P.M. TODAY AND SATURDAY, KOBOJI SHINGON MISSION, 1223-B N. SCHOOL ST. 841-7033.
7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, Waipahu Hongwanji, 94-821 Kuhaulua St. 677-4221.
8 p.m. today and Saturday, West Kauai Hongwanji (Koloa Temple), Kaua'i. (808) 338-1537.
8 p.m. today and Saturday, Paia Mantokuji Soto Mission, Maui. (808) 579-8051.
8 p.m. today and Saturday, Hilo Meishoin, Big Island. (808) 935-6996.
6 p.m. Saturday, Guzeiji Soto Mission, Kaunakakai, Moloka'i. (808) 553-5197.
7 p.m. Saturday, Tendai Mission of Hawaii, 23 Jack Lane. 595-2556.
7 p.m. Saturday, Lanai Hongwanji, Lana'i City, Lana'i. (808) 565-7081.
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Kona Daifukuji Soto Mission, Honalo, Big Island. (808) 322-3524.
8 p.m. Saturday, Kohala Jodo Mission, Big Island. (808) 889-6719.
8 p.m. Saturday, Paauilo Kongoji Mission, Big Island. (808) 776-1474.
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It's a big weekend for bon dances across the state, and yes, you, too, can step on up, whether it's your first or 50th time at a celebration.
In the Japanese tradition, o-bon is the season to pay tribute to ancestors, and in Hawai'i, the ritual has expanded as colorful community gatherings. Here you'll find young and old dancing to music put forth by the musicians and singers in the yagura (tower) that is central to the celebration.
You'll also find food booths offering saimin, hotdogs, barbequed meat, shave ice and soft drinks. It's a grand social hour, too, as older folks catch up and younger ones connect.
Don't know the dance steps? Just join the crowd and follow along (mimic the motions of the dance-club members, who are often dressed in lovely kimono).
Below is a list of bon dances going on this weekend around the state. Admission is free, but you'll want to bring cash to buy snacks.
