One of the things that make living in Hawai'i special is the annual series of obon festivals held by Buddhist temples and community organizations.

The bon dance season begins in June and continues through August. The Advertiser will publish its annual bon dance calendar on June 3. Each week's bon dances will be listed in the weekly TGIF and Neighbor Island calendars.

If your religious or community organization is planning an obon observance, we'd like to hear from you by May 23. Please include the time, date, location, events planned and phone number. Send announcements to: Bon Dance Calendar, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Bon Dance Calendar" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.