Gov. John Waihee to Speak at NVMC
WHO/WHAT: The Nisei Veterans Memorial Center’s Leadership Series will feature a talk by former Hawai‘i Gov. John Waihee, who will speak on leadership and the values of aloha that continue to be relevant in...
“Buddhism in the Age of the Refugee”
WHO/WHAT: The BDK-Rev. (Yoshiaki) Fujitani Interfaith Program presents a talk by Dr. Jeff Wilson, professor of religious studies and East Asian Studies at Renison University College in Waterloo, Ontario, and this year’s Numata Professor...
Honolulu Wind Ensemble Spring Concert
WHO/WHAT: The Honolulu Wind Ensemble, led by music director Keith Higaki, will perform in concert with the 111th Army Band, Hawai‘i Army National Guard, led by music director Commander CW4 Curtis Hiyane.
WHEN/WHERE: Tuesday, April...
Honouliuli National Monument Tours
WHO/WHAT: The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i and the National Park Service are hosting public tours to the Honouliuli National Monument, Hawai‘i’s largest and longest operating World War II detention camp.
Visitors will visit landmarks...
16th Annual Sumi-e Exhibition
WHO/WHAT: The Sumi-e Society of Hawaii will celebrate its 16th anniversary with an exhibit of their works. Sachie Saigusa-Sensei’s students will present their sumi-e (black ink), Nihonga (Japanese-style paintings) and Shikishi paintings.
WHEN/WHERE: Honolulu Hale...
Kunia Orchid Show and Plant Sale
WHO/WHAT: Five local orchid clubs will showcase their best booms at the 64th annual Kunia Orchid Show and Plant Sale. Besides the blooming orchids, there will be educational displays on invasive species, cactus and...
Taste of Hongwanji Bazaar
WHO/WHAT: Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin will hold its annual bazaar featuring ‘ono food and drinks, entertainment, a variety of handcrafted items and many other “hidden treasures.” The bazaar will also feature Maui-style “flying saucers,”...
Pacific Buddhist Academy Taiko Festival
WHO/WHAT: Pacific Buddhist Academy’s Hyaku Sen Ki Kai Taiko — the school’s student taiko group — and PBA’s faculty will present their annual taiko festival. ”Koi-Koi! — Let’s Go!” is the theme of this...
Hanayagi Dancing Academy Hawaii Foundation Recital
WHO/WHAT: The Hanayagi Dancing Academy Hawaii Foundation will present its annual maizome, or recital, showcasing the accomplishments of the students over the past year. The program will feature 24 dance and nagauta (long song) shamisen...
The Pacific War as Seen by Nisei Soldiers of the MIS
WHO/WHAT: The UH Manoa Library and the UHM Center for Okinawan Studies will present a public talk focusing on the Pacific War from the perspective of the Nisei soldiers who served there with the...
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