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Obon season begins at Hawaii’s Plantation Village

Obon season kicked off at the 34th annual Obon Celebration held at Hawaii’s Plantation Village in Waipahu on Saturday. Obon is an ancient Buddhist celebration to honor the spirits of loved ones past through dance and music.

By Cindy Ellen Russell

June 1, 2024

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Obon season kicked off at the 34th annual Obon Celebration held at Hawaii’s Plantation Village in Waipahu on Saturday. Obon is an ancient Buddhist celebration to honor the spirits of loved ones past through dance and music.
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Karaoke singing champion and entertainer Tevita Apina, who is professionally known as Hikariyama Torao, performed on Saturday,
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The six-hour event was hosted by Hikariyama Torao and featured taiko, a blessing by Rev. Jeffrey Soga, food and dance.
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Dancing with the crowd is 3-year-old Keiden Kotaka.
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Dancing on Saturday is Caitlyn Akamine-Lii from Hawaii Shin Kobukai.
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Pictured is a detail of a dancer from Hawaii Shin Kobukai.
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Nolan Miyahara from Ryugen Taiko held his hands in prayer as Rev. Jeffrey Soga led a blessing.
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Sharon Isa, Lynette Hanaoka and Keith Miyashiro from Hawaii Shin Kobukai dance.
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Drumming on Saturday is Nolan Miyara of Rygen Taiko.
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