Sunday, July 7, 2019

Bon Dancing In Honolulu

A  L  O  H  A !

The story of Honolulu's Mo`ili`ili neighborhood 
is the history of modern Hawaii.
Japanese workers completing their
labor contracts on the plantations
stayed in Hawaii, moving into town
to start businesses and begin to
build a financial base for the family
[something denied slaves on the
USA continent - which is why we are
discussing reparations]









Ultimately, many settled in Mo`ili`ili
at the mouth of Manoa Valley
where the University of Hawaii
would come into being.











Notice the Burger King in the background/right
Many Japanese customs of food, language,
religion, and culture were preserved
among these Hawaii people. When 
tourists from Japan began to visit
the islands in large numbers, they 
found an old-fashioned Japanese community,
frozen in time in many ways, 
and altogether charming.
Japanese food and culture are a big
part of HAWAII and all Hawaii people.














Every Summer, Buddhist and Shinto
shrines and temples throughout
the islands host BON dances.














show up with their tower, drums and
flutes. Recorded music is also played.
Andagi, fried noodles, teri chicken, hot dogs
and mochi are on offer. Many dance in
Japanese clothing. 
















At the BON dance,
we dance with our loved ones who
have passed. In Summer - BON season -
they are near. There are many stories
of dead loved one's being glimpsed among the
dancers, or making themselves known
in other ways. We all attend. 








One need not be ethnic Japanese. 
Old, young, and VERY old & young 
all dance the eternal dances together.





WWII Veterans, US ARMY:




See You Next Time!







Blessings Friend!
                                   cloudia






See the dog?

15 comments:

eileeninmd said...

Hello,

The dancing looks like fun, wonderful photos. Enjoy your day and new week!

PerthDailyPhoto said...

The Bon Dance looks so much fun Cloudia, I love these captures so much, the children are adorable. The video beautiful. I can tell you are unbelievably happy to be home 💙

Teresa said...

Cool post. You are definitely in your element!

Cloudia said...

I love my 3 graces ♥️♥️♥️ Thanks Sisters

RedPat said...

It looks like a fabulous time to dance and celebrate!

Mike said...

Well, I watched the video. Then I saw Simon Cowell pop up at the end. I watch 3 or 4 best of AGT videos. I blame you for losing an hour of my time today.

Elephant's Child said...

WONDERFUL.

Friko said...

What a wonderful occasion. So often immigrant communities bring their age-old customs with them and integrate them into the customs of the host nation. And, in my opinion, that is a great thing and of benefit to all.

I just wish that all could see this and understand.

Michelle said...

A wonderful occasion and celebrated well, I think!!

Adam said...

Japanese people were certainly a blessing for Hawaii

rupam sarma said...

Beautiful post and pics.

21 Wits said...

Aloha Cloudia, What wonderful celebrations and so interesting to learn about. Each photo tells a story and especially your last photo, that is just beautiful!

Cloudia said...

Bless you Friends

Elvis Wearing a Bra on His Head said...

Thanks for the great tour of one of Hawaii's ethnics.

William Kendall said...

Quite a celebration!