FEATURES HAWAII

Maya Kaizawa-Miyata of Ryusei Taiko winds up to strike her instrument at Koganji Temple's annual Bon Dance, one of largest in Honolulu, Hawaii, Aug. 5, 2009. Bon Dances are celebrated regularly during the Obon season. Bon Dances are Japanese Buddhist festivals to honor the departed spirits of one's ancestors and celebrated during the Obon season (July and August). REUTERS/Lucy Pemoni

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