The West Maui Buddhist Council is hosting a combined O-Bon Festival on August 14, 2026, at Lahaina Jodo Mission, continuing a cultural tradition despite all three of Lahaina’s Buddhist temples being destroyed in the 2023 wildfires. The free community event runs 5–9 p.m. and is open to residents and visitors.
- The Lahaina O-Bon Festival takes place Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, from 5–9 p.m. at Lahaina Jodo Mission, 12 Ala Moana Street.
- All three of Lahaina’s Buddhist temples were destroyed in the August 2023 fires; their congregations have merged into one combined bon dance to keep the tradition alive.
- The event features taiko performances, bon dancing, local food vendors, crafts, and family activities — making it appealing for both guests and locals.
- Festivals of Aloha is co-presenting the event and notes the temples are among Maui’s oldest nonprofit organizations still in need of community support.
- Property owners with guests in West Maui that weekend may want to share this as a cultural activity option.
Source: Maui Now
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