Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s annual Bon Dance event begins with vendors opening at 5:30 p.m., our Manto-E candlelight procession for those who have lost family this last year at 6:30 p.m. and our outdoor Obon Service. After the service, the dancing starts at 7p.m. and runs until 9:30 p.m. There will lots of food, with andagi, okonomiyaki, donburi, noodle bowls among the food selection for this year.
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