It’s the Japanese O’bon season where the Japanese and other Buddhists commemorate and reunite with deceased ancestors. It’s believed that ancestral spirits visit their relatives, then return to their afterlife. The Bon dance is a celebration of this season, with a mixture of Hawaii influences, and Buddhist members quite often sell a variety of island food. Visitors are welcome. The next Bon Dance is at the Pu’unene Nichiren Mission at 9 Ani Street in Kahului Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Similar events will take place at different temples through Sept. 9.

Here's the schedule:

June 10, (Sat.) 7:30 p.m.

Puʻunēnē Nichiren Mission, 9 Ani St., Kahului, 871-4831

June 16, (Fri.) 7 p.m.

Wailuku Jodo Mission, 67 Central Ave., Wailuku, 244-0066

June 17, (Sat.) 7:30 p.m.

Wailuku Shingon Mission, 1939 North St., Wailuku, 244-3800

June 24, (Sat.) 7:30 p.m.

Kahului Jodo Mission, 325 Lāʻau St., Kahului, 871-4911

July 1, (Sat.) 8 p.m.

Lahaina Jodo Mission, 12 Ala Moana St., Lahaina, 661-4304

July 8, (Sat.) 7 p.m.

Mantokuji Mission of Pāʻia, 253 Hāna Hwy., Pāʻia, 579-8051

July 15, (Sat.) 7:30 p.m.

Kahului Hongwanji Mission, 291 S. Puʻunēnē Ave., Kahului, 871-4732

July 21 & 22, (Fri. & Sat.) 7 p.m.

Makawao Hongwanji Mission, 1074 Makawao Ave., Makawao, 572-7229

July 28 & 29, (Fri. & Sat.) 7:45 p.m.

Wailuku Hongwanji Mission, 1828 Vineyard St., Wailuku, 244-0406

Aug 11 & 12, (Fri. & Sat.) 7:30 p.m.

Lahaina Hongwanji Mission, 551 Waineʻe St., Lahaina, 661-0640

Aug 19, (Sat.) TBA

Pāʻia Rinzai Mission, 120 Alawai Rd, Pāʻia, 579-9921

Aug 26, (Sat.) 7 p.m.

Kula Shofukuji Mission, 113 Puanani Pl, Kula, 661-0466

Sept 9, (Sat.) 5 p.m.

Hāna Buddhist Temple, 1819 Hāna Hwy, Hāna, 248-7010

To stay up to date with the latest Obon news and announcements, it is highly recommended to check each temple’s website or follow their social media accounts.