Imagine my excitement when Christine said we were going to the Bon Festival. Only Bon I know is named Jon – but alas, Bon Jovi was not visiting Kauai. The Bon Festival is a buddhist tradition that honors the spirits of our ancestors. On Kauai, it consisted of some carnival-type games for the kids, some local plate food, taiko drumming and a big open circle that everyone danced around.
Maile dressed up all fancy in one of mommy's old kimonos. She felt like a princess and, boy, did she look the part!
Dad note: Not the first time Maile’s worn a kimono, but sure is fun to watch her grow into it!
Taking in the scene at the Bon Festival as the Taiko drummers prepare for their part of the show...
Mommy teaching Maile some of the dance moves...
Mommy was a rock star with the dancing – all the moves came right back to her. Maile Girl wasn’t quite ready this year – but she took it all in and is going to be ready to rock the Bon Festival next year!
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