Bon Dance

One of the things that I love about Hawaii, are the multiple moments that I feel like I'm in a completely different world. Take for instance the Bon Dance, a Buddhist celebration that takes place at all the Buddhist temples here in the summer. The bottom line of the event is to raise money for the Buddhist temple, but the night is filled with good food, music and dancing. The unique thing about the Bon Dance is the tower that stands in the middle of the floor with Japanese lanterns strung across from all sides. On top of the tower blares Japanese music and sometimes live are Japanese musicians. Everyone is welcome to dance around the pillar....kind of like a Japanese line dancing party. As Nate put it, it's just like a scene from the infamous "Karate Kid." Totally different world.