It was so good to see you two! The food you folks ate looked so good, I wish I got to eat more I just get stuck filming and drumming! Thanks for including me! Yay Amanda danced! I agree this was a fun crazy event. So happy to see you folks there and hope you folks come out to more bon dances in the future! Aloha =)
Aloha Amanda & Felix, what a wonderful festival, mahalo for showing this. Last year while I was visiting Oahu, I remember there was some kind of Japanese festival going on and I regret not attending it. The food looked great and the dancing/drums was so much fun watching too. I hope you continue to show all of these great ethnic festivals going on out there.
Mahalo Paula! We’re so happy we were able to experience this mega obon festival and show all our foodie ohana 🥰 highly recommend next time you come to check out an obon festival if you can! 🤙🏻🤤
VIP Foodie Ohanas! I’m sorry I didn’t get to watch this last night, but I am enjoying all that onolicious food you all showcased. WOW! You are blessed. Your hard work and connections have given you opportunities not many get. I’m so proud of you. Love you Foodie Ohana! Have a wonderful rest of your weekend! 🤙🏽❤️🌴
I find it amazing Amanda has never been to an obon festival before! 😆 But I've never seen one like this mega-obon! Always love the food and dancing at these festivals....thanks for sharing!
Oh dang. We missed it! Next year for sure. I looked totally fun and food looked awesome. Just went to Aina Grill...swiss burger was awesome! Thanks for the review.
Aloha guys🌺 , I wish we would of gone but everybody was to tired boo , and we had a early flight the next day , I remember the OBON festivals at our Buddhist church when we were very young , and dancing in our kimonos and eating all the japanese foods that the older woman prepared …..👍👍👍
Obon is a part of the temple celebrations. We always visited my family on Maui during their obon festival. Maui food is a little different. Shave ice. Chow fun. Teriyaki stick. You need a hapi coat or yukata for next year! Thanks for sharing!
@@AmandaFelixEats check the schedule for next year. The temples usually have practice Wednesday and Thursday before. They explain the songs and the motions making it easier to remember. You can call to find out when practice is. The dances are often the same and people go every weekend. This year Honolulu magazine has a listing. Happy dancing!
How fun!! Hello Photo Luke!! What fun!! Congratulations on being VIP guests! Food featured looked amazing. Did u guys drive there or take the monorail? Andagi is best at festivals! My brother adds a bag of poi in his batter to make it moist n chewy! 😉 Mahalo for sharing such a fun event!!! Enjoyed this event. Mahalo for sharing!!👍🏿💕😀
Cookie butter butter mochie!!!!! Omg! Looked so good, that's 1 of the things I miss the most. The foodland butter mochi was 1 of my favorite Oahu snacks. Took like 5 home to the mainland with me haha sooooo good! Another great video.
😭 i wanted to enjoy this so much more then i did I was so excited to go but my husband has anxiety with huge crowds and he usually good but we got there at 6pm and it was jam packed we hardly was able to walk and we have a one year old and we sadly wouldnt move much with the stroller 😅 Hot, stroller troubles , husband anxiety so made. Me stress i couldnt enjoy it . Hopefully next year they change something's around so its smoother to walk around and the lines ant so confusing 😅 since thos year it was such a hit❤
Try one closer to home. There's probably one in your neighborhood. Usually not so crowded. You can find a listing at the beginning of summer of the Bon dances.
Amanda & Felix... Happy Friday! Obon festival was plenty of fun. Yes! ...Felix I could hear the crunch of the food and that smoked meat...mmmmmm...Amanda that Butter Mochi looked bomb. I have to get that, I bet it was super ono. An event worth attending that is for sure.
Fun video. Maybe for next year you can do a couple of the local Obons on Oahu (there are a bunch). They are great fun. We are from Seattle, but we have been to a couple on Oahu (Haleiwa and Aiea). The food is usually made by church volunteers so definitely not gourmet, but usually pretty good. And there is a local Taiko/music/dance group that we saw in Aiea that does Okinawan stuff that is amazing!
This is a big deal on Kauai. But like in the old days, the Hongwanji on Kauai still does the food , rather than invite vendors to pay for a tent. The food variety brings in more people, attracts more vendors, and allows the church to have more cultural/religious demonstrations and booths to explain modern Buddhism to the people there.
I don’t understand..? How can Hawaiians celebrate Japanese culture after the bomb of Pearl Harbor, don’t get me wrong I love Japanese culture. and how can a true Hawaii stand for the flag that’s actually a British flag, a country who took over and cancelled the Queen….🤔🤔
Most of these people are part or full Japanese descendants and eve non Japanese. There were many Japanese immigrants in Hawaii before Pearl Harbor and many had children (Nisei) which became U S Citizens by birth in the Territory of Hawaii. These are American Citizens celebrating their culture just like other cultures in America like the Chinese, Portuguese, French and Mexican Americans do, just to name a few. Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Nation of Japan. Also many of these people's parents were put in Internment Camps during the war and many proved tbeir loyalty to America by joining the Military like the 442 Regimental Combat Team. The most decorated Combat unit in US history. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/442nd_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States). My father inlaw was born in California and his famiy was put into interment in Arizona losing their business and property. He joined the Army at 18 during the Korean war. He was a true American just like my Portuguese father who was born in Hawaii and at Pearl Harbor during the attack. Yes, you are right about Pearl Harbor and the US overthrowing Hawaii. There could be a lot of hate both ways and there still is, but not by those that went through it.
It was so good to see you two! The food you folks ate looked so good, I wish I got to eat more I just get stuck filming and drumming! Thanks for including me! Yay Amanda danced! I agree this was a fun crazy event. So happy to see you folks there and hope you folks come out to more bon dances in the future! Aloha =)
Great seeing you Luke! 🤙
You can never go wrong with Obons. Good food and beautiful atmosphere.
For sure! 👍🤙
Hey, it’s PhotoLuke!! Mochi looked delish!! 😋
Yay photo Luke! 🙌 mochi was great 👍🤙
Aloha Amanda & Felix, what a wonderful festival, mahalo for showing this. Last year while I was visiting Oahu, I remember there was some kind of Japanese festival going on and I regret not attending it. The food looked great and the dancing/drums was so much fun watching too. I hope you continue to show all of these great ethnic festivals going on out there.
Mahalo Paula! We’re so happy we were able to experience this mega obon festival and show all our foodie ohana 🥰 highly recommend next time you come to check out an obon festival if you can! 🤙🏻🤤
VIP Foodie Ohanas! I’m sorry I didn’t get to watch this last night, but I am enjoying all that onolicious food you all showcased. WOW! You are blessed. Your hard work and connections have given you opportunities not many get. I’m so proud of you. Love you Foodie Ohana! Have a wonderful rest of your weekend! 🤙🏽❤️🌴
You have a great weekend as well Armando! 🙏🤙
I find it amazing Amanda has never been to an obon festival before! 😆 But I've never seen one like this mega-obon! Always love the food and dancing at these festivals....thanks for sharing!
My family was never into celebrating Japanese holidays but I’m glad this channel has gotten me to try more cultural celebrations and foods 🥰🫶🏼
Super fun festival! The desserts looked amazing 😻
Can’t wait for next years one!🥳
Oh dang. We missed it! Next year for sure. I looked totally fun and food looked awesome. Just went to Aina Grill...swiss burger was awesome! Thanks for the review.
We'll be there next year! We're happy you got to try Aina grill! 🙏🤙
Aloha guys🌺 , I wish we would of gone but everybody was to tired boo , and we had a early flight the next day , I remember the OBON festivals at our Buddhist church when we were very young , and dancing in our kimonos and eating all the japanese foods that the older woman prepared …..👍👍👍
There's always next year! This was their first time hosting this type of obon, so hopefully next year it will be even better! 🤙
This made me so homesick! But in the best way :)
We're happy to be able to share a slice of home with you! 🤙
Mega Bon is super cool and the food looked awesome
It was super fun and so glad this was my first time🏮🥳
Obon is a part of the temple celebrations. We always visited my family on Maui during their obon festival. Maui food is a little different. Shave ice. Chow fun. Teriyaki stick. You need a hapi coat or yukata for next year! Thanks for sharing!
Definitely gotta practice the dancing before next years Obon🥳
@@AmandaFelixEats check the schedule for next year. The temples usually have practice Wednesday and Thursday before. They explain the songs and the motions making it easier to remember. You can call to find out when practice is. The dances are often the same and people go every weekend. This year Honolulu magazine has a listing. Happy dancing!
How fun!! Hello Photo Luke!! What fun!! Congratulations on being VIP guests! Food featured looked amazing. Did u guys drive there or take the monorail? Andagi is best at festivals! My brother adds a bag of poi in his batter to make it moist n chewy! 😉 Mahalo for sharing such a fun event!!! Enjoyed this event. Mahalo for sharing!!👍🏿💕😀
We live in town so we had to drive there 😅 yes photoluke! Awesome dude 🙌
Have you guys ever thought about collaborating with AuthenticallyCharles? He's from Hawaii as well.
Amanda, you're supposed to aim for the bottles.😂
I was trying 😂😂😂 lol
Amanda is Gorgeous as always, but I wish she could have filmed Felix dancing! LOL
Haha he was too shy! 😂
Don't say it like a gaijin.... Felix gotta stay on his toes😂. The andagi... can't beat it at a matsuri 😋 ! Thanks for a another great episode!!
Awww thank you Barbara! We had a lot of fun making this one🥰🫶🏼
Cookie butter butter mochie!!!!! Omg! Looked so good, that's 1 of the things I miss the most. The foodland butter mochi was 1 of my favorite Oahu snacks. Took like 5 home to the mainland with me haha sooooo good! Another great video.
Butter mochi is the best!!🤤🤤🤤
😭 i wanted to enjoy this so much more then i did
I was so excited to go but my husband has anxiety with huge crowds and he usually good but we got there at 6pm and it was jam packed we hardly was able to walk and we have a one year old and we sadly wouldnt move much with the stroller 😅
Hot, stroller troubles , husband anxiety so made. Me stress i couldnt enjoy it . Hopefully next year they change something's around so its smoother to walk around and the lines ant so confusing 😅 since thos year it was such a hit❤
Try one closer to home. There's probably one in your neighborhood. Usually not so crowded. You can find a listing at the beginning of summer of the Bon dances.
It really was sooo crowded! Since it was their first one I think next year will be even better👍🏼 hope to see you there 🥳🏮🤙🏻
Wow it Was Great to ( See Photo Luke.
He is the OG Bon Dance UA-camr!🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
Amanda & Felix... Happy Friday! Obon festival was plenty of fun. Yes! ...Felix I could hear the crunch of the food and that smoked meat...mmmmmm...Amanda that Butter Mochi looked bomb. I have to get that, I bet it was super ono. An event worth attending that is for sure.
Mahalo Rick 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻 this was a lot of fun to attend and film🥳
Fun video. Maybe for next year you can do a couple of the local Obons on Oahu (there are a bunch). They are great fun. We are from Seattle, but we have been to a couple on Oahu (Haleiwa and Aiea). The food is usually made by church volunteers so definitely not gourmet, but usually pretty good. And there is a local Taiko/music/dance group that we saw in Aiea that does Okinawan stuff that is amazing!
We will try to check out more! 🤙
This is a big deal on Kauai. But like in the old days, the Hongwanji on Kauai still does the food , rather than invite vendors to pay for a tent. The food variety brings in more people, attracts more vendors, and allows the church to have more cultural/religious demonstrations and booths to explain modern Buddhism to the people there.
This was dope af
Much mahaloz🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
Thank you!
Mahalo David Frank🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
I love Hawaii!!!!!
Mahalo🤙🏻
Aloha 🌺 🥰
Mahalo Katherine 🤙🏻
Looks like so much fun!!!!❤️❤️❤️
So so much fun! Definitely wanna make it a yearly thing 🥳
Looks like great fun. When was this held?
Mahalo Ann! This was back on August 26th 2023! We’re catching up on uploads🤙🏻
I have to line my next visit up with this festival
Yes definitely! 🤙
Happy Aloha Friday!
Happy aloha Friday Walt 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
Isn't it a little late in the year for Obon??
It’s a late upload 😅
😅you Folk's crack me up😂
❤🙂😀😃😄😁💯👋🤞✌️👌🤙👍☝️👏🙏
Mahalo Michael 🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻
I don’t understand..? How can Hawaiians celebrate Japanese culture after the bomb of Pearl Harbor, don’t get me wrong I love Japanese culture. and how can a true Hawaii stand for the flag that’s actually a British flag, a country who took over and cancelled the Queen….🤔🤔
Most of these people are part or full Japanese descendants and eve non Japanese. There were many Japanese immigrants in Hawaii before Pearl Harbor and many had children (Nisei) which became U S Citizens by birth in the Territory of Hawaii. These are American Citizens celebrating their culture just like other cultures in America like the Chinese, Portuguese, French and Mexican Americans do, just to name a few. Pearl Harbor was attacked by the Nation of Japan. Also many of these people's parents were put in Internment Camps during the war and many proved tbeir loyalty to America by joining the Military like the 442 Regimental Combat Team. The most decorated Combat unit in US history. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/442nd_Infantry_Regiment_(United_States). My father inlaw was born in California and his famiy was put into interment in Arizona losing their business and property. He joined the Army at 18 during the Korean war. He was a true American just like my Portuguese father who was born in Hawaii and at Pearl Harbor during the attack. Yes, you are right about Pearl Harbor and the US overthrowing Hawaii. There could be a lot of hate both ways and there still is, but not by those that went through it.
Amanda can get it
🤙🏻🤙🏻🤙🏻