Mokuhanga: Japanese Woodblock Printing From Ukiyo-E to Abstract
WHO/WHAT: As part of the Hawaii Japanese Center’s special Japan Foundation exhibition, “Handcrafted Form: Traditions and Techniques,” painter/printmaker Glenn Yamanoha will present an overview of woodblock printmaking, its history and development, and its influences...
Ninth Annual UH Kids First! Film Festival
WHO/WHAT: The University of Hawai‘i Outreach Office presents its 2015 summer film program. The award-winning UH Manoa KIDS FIRST! Film Festival gives young people the excitement and thrill of attending a film festival just...
10th “Bolts Of Fabric & Fun”
WHO/WHAT: TEMARI, Center for Asian and Pacific Arts, will present its fundraising event, “Bolts of Fabric & Fun.” “Bolts” is for serious textile addicts — people who love fabrics, hoard remnants, collect everything related...
Chinowa Blessing For People & Pets
WHO/WHAT: Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha – Hawaii Dazaifu presents its annual Chinowa blessing for people and pets. Pets are spiritual creatures that love us unconditionally. The special blessing creates a day of love and celebration...
“Warabi Ashibi” – Children At Play
WHO/WHAT: The Hawaii United Okinawa Association presents its Okinawan Summer Day Camp for children, ages 8-13. Developed in 1996, the program is designed to teach children about the Okinawan culture and heritage in a...
Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce’s Fourth Annual Nijikai
WHO/WHAT: The Honolulu Japanese Junior Chamber of Commerce presents its Fourth Annual Nijikai. This fundraising event supports the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i.
Featured at the event are food samplings from popular local eateries, hosted...
“The Legend of Ko‘olau”
WHO/WHAT: Gary Kubota, a local journalist, playwright and artistic director, will stage his touring one-man play, “The Legend of Ko‘olau,” as part of Maui’s “The Celebration of the Arts.”
Kubota’s play is based on a...
2015 Japanese Language Speech Achievement Ceremony
WHO/WHAT: The United Japanese Society of Hawaii will host a recognition ceremony for students of all levels, who excel in the Japanese language. This year, 17 participants representing Hawai‘i’s public schhool, private schools and...
Onegaeshi Hawaii
WHO/WHAT: Okinawa Minyo Kyokai Hawaii presents a “Thank You“ concert from Urizun Minyo Group to show gratitude to the group’s family, friends and supporters.
WHEN/WHERE: Saturday, April 25, at 2 p.m. at Jikoen Hall, 1731...
2015 Kauai Okinawan Dance Festival
WHO/WHAT: Hui Alu presents this Okinawan dance festival and cultural event. Featured will be Okinawan food and dance, cultural displays and sanshin performances. There will also be a Country Store and baked goods for...
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