Today,
June 6
Today,
June 6
EVENT DATE

06/07

Obon: Hawaii’s Plantation Village

Hawaii’s Plantation Village once again opens the Oahu bon dance season with its annual Obon
Celebration. It will be a fun night of dancing, ono local foods and tasty treats such as andagi,
shave ice and waffle dogs.

The Village Gift Shop, Country Store and pop-up plant sales tent will offer a variety of plantation related items and crafts for purchase and visitors can also visit the Historical Exhibition Room to learn about Hawaii’s plantation life, the Honouliuli National Historic Site and view our Looking Through Our Grandparents’ Closet exhibit.


The celebration will also feature special performances by emcee and singer Hikariyama Torao
and taiko performances by Waipahu Taiyoji Taiko and Ryugen Taiko. A special lantern floating
ceremony will also take place at the village pond at sunset. A limited number of lanterns will be
available for purchase at the event at the Waipahu Soto Zen Temple tent.

Parking and shuttle service will be available at Waipahu Elementary School and Hawaii Tech
Academy between 3:00 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. Donations are welcomed for the shuttle service.
Limited handicap parking available on site.

LOCATION

Hawaii's Plantation Village, 94-695 Waipahu St., Waipahu, HI 96797
EVENT DATE

06/13

Pan-Pacific Festival

Since the first “Matsuri in Hawaii” in 1980, the Pan-Pacific Festival has served as an opportunity to share and experience traditional Japanese culture. Over the years, the festival’s scope has expanded to include other cultures from Hawaii’s rich environment. With increased access to resources, our ability to foster a global community through education and experience is broadened with access to additional resources.

LOCATION

Various Venues
EVENT DATE

06/21

Storytelling Night with George Tanabe

Join George Tanabe for “In the Footsteps of Uncle Primo” at this month’s Storytelling Night!

George will share stories about his uncle, who served in the 100th Battalion during World War II. “He would get drunk on Primo beer and relive his war experiences.” When George’s grandsons were growing up, they experienced those memories through the “Uncle Primo” stories he told them.

George is a retired professor of religion at University of Hawaii and published historian, and has spent his career exploring the intersection of fact and fiction in global religious literature.

LOCATION

Downtown Art Center, 1041 Nuuanu Ave., Second Floor Honolulu, HI 96817
EVENT DATE

07/05

12th Annual Mōʻiliʻili Summer Fest

Thousands are expected to celebrate this crowd favorite event honoring the historic Mōʻiliʻili district and Obon season featuring Honolulu’s largest bon dance. This community planned and programmed annual event also includes a modern street festival featuring a diversity of local food vendors, artisans, retailers, and cultural entertainment.The festival is supported by Kamehameha Schools in partnership with the Mōʻiliʻili Hongwanji Mission and other community organizations including the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i, the Mōʻiliʻili Community Center, and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa have come together to deliver this lively event for all to enjoy.

LOCATION

Washington Middle School, 1633 S King Street, Honolulu, HI 96826

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