Bon is a traditional Japanese cultural and Buddhist religious celebration honoring family members who have passed away. The Bon Dance is a free event held every year at each temple. The Koloa Jodo Mission will hold its Bon Dance on Friday, 06JUL and Saturday, 07JUL this year. The full Bon Dance schedule for this year is below:
2019 Bon Dance Schedule
All dances start at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
May 31-June 1 Kauai Soto Zen Temple
June 7-8 Koloa Jodo Mission
June 14-15 West Kauai Hongwanji Mission (Hanapepe)
June 21-22 Lihue Hongwanji Mission
June 28-29 Waimea Shingon Mission
July 5-6 No Bon Dance
July 12-13 Kapaa Jodo Mission
July 19-20 Waimea Higashi Hongwanji Mission
July 26-27 Kapaa Hongwanji Mission