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Keei Buddhist Temple was the venue for dancers to reunite with their ancestors on Saturday. Bon Dancers moved in unison to the music accompanied by the Kona Hongwanji Taiko Group, under the monkey pod tree at the temple off Middle Keei Road in South Kona.
Upcoming bon dances featuring the taiko group are:
• Kona Hongwanji Mission — 6:30, Saturday, July 27, Lantern Parade, Bon Dance to follow
• Paauilo Kongoji Mission — 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3
• Kona Koyasan Daishiji Mission — 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 10
• Kamuela Hongwanji Mission — 7 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 17
• Naalehu Hongwanji Mission — 6 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 31