Wailuku Hongwanji Obon Festival
Wailuku Hongwanji will hold its annual obon event Friday and Saturday.
On each evening, the program will begin with a service starting at 6:45 p.m. The service is intended to respect those members of Wailuku Hongwanji who have died over the last year. The Rev. Sol Kalu, resident minister of Makawao Hongwanji, will be the guest speaker delivering the sermon at the services.
The bon dance will begin at 8 p.m. In addition to the festive and colorful dancing, there will be food items for sale prepared by Cub Scout Pack 40, Boy Scout Troop 40 and the Wailuku Hongwanji Judo Club.
Games for children will be offered by the Dharma School. Those interested in visiting Wailuku Hongwanji’s historic temple during the evening may tour it.
For more information, contact the Rev. Shinkai Murakami, Wailuku Hongwanji’s resident minister, at 244-0406.
