2023 Bon-Dance Festival - Hana Buddhist Temple (Maui Taiko, Ono Food, Games, Dance!..) NEW

Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024 - Canceled
The Hāna Buddhist Temple Obon that was scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 7 has been canceled.
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The reopening of the historic Hana Gakuen Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.  The festival on September 9, 2023 is the Bon Dance celebration at the Historic Hāna Gakuen Hongwanji Temple. The Bon Dance is a traditional Japanese Buddhist festival that honors the spirits of ancestors. It is celebrated in the summer months, and the date of the festival varies depending on the lunar calendar.

The Bon Dance at the Historic Hāna Gakuen Hongwanji Temple is a major event for the community. It is a time for people to come together to celebrate their heritage and to remember their loved ones who have passed away. The festival features traditional Japanese music and dance, as well as food and games. It is a festive and joyful occasion that brings people of all ages together.

Festival Date
Sep 9, 2023, Saturday

Time
5:00 pm

Scheduled
• Bon Dance
• Food
• Maui Taiko

About the Temple
The Historic Hāna Gakuen Hongwanji Temple, built in 1940, holds a significant place in the cultural and spiritual history of its community. After years of serving as a center for religious and cultural activities, the temple closed for renovations, protecting its historical significance. On September 9, a momentous day for both the temple and its devotees, the Historic Hāna Gakuen Hongwanji Temple is set to reopen its doors with a vibrant Bon Dance celebration. This event marks the culmination of tireless efforts to restore and rejuvenate this historical landmark, ensuring that it continues to be a cherished center for both religious and cultural activities for generations to come. The Bon Dance celebration promises to be a joyous occasion, where locals and visitors alike can come together to celebrate the temple's rich history and renewed vitality through traditional dance, music, and communal spirit.