Obon Celebration June 2, 2007

4 pm – Special O-bon ceremony performed by Reverend Hagio of Waipahu Hongwanji
6 pm – Traditional O-bon blessing
5 pm – Food booths open
6 – 10 pm – O-Bon dancing & music

Last “Relive the Plantation Days” of the 2007 series takes place on June 2 highlighting Genealogy and the first O-Bon of the season. Joining HPV’s O-bon Celebration are the following dance groups: Aiea Taiheiji Yagura Gumi, Hawaii Eisa Shinyuukai, Iwakuni Dance Group, Mililani Hongwanji, Waipahu Hongwanji, and the Yamada Dance Group Bon dance practice session O-Bon dancers. HPV’s food tent will offer BBQ Chicken with Kim Chee plate, BBQ Sticks, Rice and Kim Chee plate, Chirashi Sushi (Mixed Rice), Bentos, Spam Musubis, a variety of snacks, shave ice and cold refreshments.

Official Website: http://www.hawaiiplantationvillage.org/