http://www.thesmokingcamera.com/bon_dance_june_27_2009 The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. This particular bon dance was presented by the Honpa Hongwanjii Hawaii Betsui on June 27, 2009 in Honolulu, Hawaii. en-us (C) Joe Marquez - The Smoking Camera thesmokingcamera@mac.com (Joe Marquez - The Smoking Camera) Sat, 25 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Festivals Lifestyle and Recreation