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bon dance

Food

#CatChat: Manju and Moiliili Fest

By On June 21, 2013

When I heard that the reverend at the Moiliili Hongwanji Mission makes his own manju, I had to meet him. Turns out, there’s a lot more to Rev. Earl Ikeda than manju!… Read More

Musings

Did This: Moiliili Summer Festival

By On July 8, 2012

One of my favorite things to do in the summer — particularly in Hawaii — is hit up the bon dances that happen just about every weekend starting in June. Traditionally speaking, obon is… Read More

#CatTravels

Getting your bon dance on

By On July 22, 2011

Summer, to me, means a few things. Longer days spent at the beach, less traffic on the highway during rush hours, and the annual bon dances at temples around the state. This… Read More

#CatTravels

Today’s happy shot

By On July 22, 2011

A favorite summer festivity: annual bon dances, this one at Jikoen Hongwanji Mission in Kalihi.… Read More