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Bon Dance 2026!!
Friday and Saturday, June 26-27
6 p.m. – 10:30 p.m. both nights

June means the start of Obon festival time! In Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, Obon is characterized as “kangi-e” or joyful gathering. It is a festive occasion to celebrate all that we have as a living beings.

Bon Dance gives us a chance to express our gratitude to our ancestors, teachers and friends, to show appreciation to them and to express how fortunate we are to be able to listen to the Buddha’s teachings. We celebrate the opportunity that we have to follow the teachings and to embrace them in our daily lives.

Something for Everyone!

• Dancing
• Taiko drumming at 6 p.m. to kick off the event


Yukata or Happi Coats are the recommended attire. However, everyone is welcomed to participate as they are!

• Fellowship
• Choba Booth: Support the temple, honor your ancestors, purchase Bon Dance towels
• Hongwanji Mission School t-shirts
• Bontique shop in our Social Hall
• Professional photos (kimonos & assistance dressing provided!)
• Temple tours (from main, upper-level sanctuary or hondo) — plus free Buddhist books!
• “Fishing” game
• A variety of food offerings
  
  Show/Hide Food Offerings

  Teri Burger
  Chili Rice Bowl
  Teri Stick Plate
  Spam Musubi
  Shave Ice
  Andagi (Saturday only)
  Fried Noodles
  Waffle Dogs
  Saimin
  Nachos
  Soy Beans
  Soft Drinks and Water

Dance Practices

There will be two practices the week of the Bon Dance.

• Tuesday, June 23, 7:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 24, 7:30 p.m.

Practices will be outside, weather permitting, or in the Social Hall. Practices go till 9 or 9:30 p.m.

Parking

Overflow parking available at Hongwanji Mission School, SEEQS Charter School, and Kawananakoa Middle School. See a full-size parking map.

How about the bus?
TheBus Route #6 stops right at the temple, Lusitana St. & Milo Lane! (See the route map.)

Our popular Bon Dance towels will be available as a thank-you at the donations table (and also available for purchase)!