Typically held annually on the second Friday and Saturday in August, the Soto Mission of Aiea’s Bon Dance is perhaps the most festive event at Taiheiji. Hundreds upon hundreds of people come to enjoy two evenings of dancing and food. The evening begins with an exciting performance by Hawaii Matsuri Taiko and Taiheiji’s own Somei Taiko Group. Dancers form rings around the Bon Dance tower called the yagura and dance to both recorded music and live musicians. Okinawan Bon Dancing has gained tremendous popularity over the past two decades, and Taiheiji is happy to invite the Hawaii Eisa Shinyuu Kai each year to lead everyone in the unique and beautiful Okinawan Bon dances. More info: Bon Dance – SOTO MISSION OF AIEA and Bon-Flyer-2023.png (sotomission.com)
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Albert says
At what time do the events bey
Carole Cancler says
We added the start time to our calendar.