*i'd like to give my advance apologies for some of the horribly blurry pictures that will eventually follow. i had cropped some of them from larger ones* Obon season is yet again upon us. and that means, good foods, Kimono's, Happi coats, dancing, and all around good times. there are a few Bon Dances around the island i tend to hit up when this season rolls around. Wahiawa's Bon Dance is one of them. what is Obon? it is a time to honor your ancestors. the obon festival, or Bon Odori, is a time when you welcome the spirits of the dead, and celebrate your ancestors. if you go to Obon, the spirits are in the air...... or so some believe. i've taken some pictures in the past, that might suggest this is true.... but who knows. either way, it is all in good spirits, and fun times. one of my #1, all time favorites to get at the bon dance is this mochi. they boil pieces of plain mochi until it is very soft, then you top the mochi with a sugar/shoyu mixture, and some kinako powder. i like mine with lots of kinako. so good! as you can see.... it is very sticky business....... you'll also find SHAVE ICE here! its good on a hot night, and after some vigorous dancing! and of course, as always, you have to have some ANDAGI! these were crispy, crunchy and delicious. Wahiawa's temple is one of the nicest ones i've seen. we came in here to pay respect. so pretty! we had a newbie friend with us, and it was then that i decided.... Bon Dance is like Fight Club = if this is your first time at Bon Dance - you have to dance.
and dance she did! :D take time to visit a Bon Dance if you're here on Oahu. a few of them have already passed, but here are the remaining dances coming up! also, if you miss the other dances, you at least have to go to the biggest one - the Okinawan Festival... don't miss it!
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