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21st Annual Maui Matsuri Festival draws thousands of attendees

The Maui Matsuri Festival celebrated its 21st year at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College campus on Saturday with saimin and natto eating contests, cosplay, taiko drum performances, food and craft vendors, cultural exhibitions and the iconic Community Obon Dance finale.

2018 Maui Bon Dance Schedule, June 2 to Sept. 8

Maui Now has secured a list of the upcoming 2018 Maui Bon Dance Schedule.

2016 Maui Bon Dance Schedule

The Japanese Buddhist tradition of obon takes place on Maui beginning this weekend and continuing throughout the summer. The complete schedule is here.