In Hawaii, we have an entire season dedicated to Bon Dances (early June through late August) with Bon Dances held on various weekends throughout the state at various temples. The Haleiwa Jodo Mission has an extra special bon dance tradition based in lighting lanterns and/or straw boats and sending them to sea as a farewell until the next time they are invited to dance with the living.
The rules at the Hawaii Bon Dances are a little more lax (depending on the temple). Everyone is encouraged to light a lantern and join in the dance, even if they're not dressed in the appropriate bon dance attire. If you want to see more pictures and learn some more about Bon Dances, check out my feature @ www.mixedplatespecial.com
Here are a few pictures to whet your appetite. Check www.mixedplatespecial.com on Friday for more pictures and a more detailed description of bon dances and their history!
Please click on the images for a larger view.
4 comments:
Hi Christen,
This is the first time I've visited your blog. Great pictures... all. Keep up the good work.
Brian von Ahsen
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