Shingon Shu Hawaii Bon Dance Highlights

Shingon Shu Hawaii Bon Dance - August 9, 2008

Let’s Go Bon Odori!

Another festive night at the annual Shingon Shu Hawaii Bon Dance yesterday. Scores of people jam-packed the temple ground for a night of great local foods, children’s games (including the popular Kingyo Sukui or catch the goldfish game) and dancing all night long. The bon dance ran from 6:30 pm until 11 pm.

People young and old, regardless of their religious denomination, gathered for a night of cultural fun and dancing. Even nuns were doing the bon dance.

A Night To Bon Dance

Bon Dance at Shingon Shu Hawaii - August 9, 2008

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View the rest of the photos at my Flickr Set (60 photos).

Shingon Shu Hawaii temple is located at 915 Sheridan Street, next to the Keeaumoku McDonald’s.

Satellite (aerial) view of Shingon Shu Hawaii.

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1 Response To “Shingon Shu Hawaii Bon Dance Highlights”

  1. Dance Videos Says:

    Those were some great moves!

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