Soto Mission of Aiea Bon Dance

This is one of the smaller bon dances on the island, but they still have the two things that every bon dance has — dancing, and delicious food. It’s usually held for two nights in early August, and it seems to get more and more crowded every year. The event starts with food for sale at 6pm, followed by Taiko drum performances and then the dancing. The festivities take place in the church’s parking lot, which fills up quickly, so it’s best to come early to kapu a place to sit. Bring your own chairs. Parking is tight in this neighborhood — which is another reason to come down early.