Gannenmono Descendants – Danny Kamekona Traces Roots To Gannenmono
Arnold T. Hiura
Reprinted from Nov. 1, 1985, Hawai‘i Herald
Editor’s note: Had he not died unexpectedly in 1996 at the still-young age of 60, you can be sure that actor Danny Kamekona would have joined...
Gannenmono Literature – O.A. Bushnell Novels Captured Gannenmono Story
The 1970s Novels Brought Gannenmono History to Life
Richard Borreca
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
It was nearly 60 years ago that the late Hawai‘i writer, historian and scientist, O.A. “Ozzie” Bushnell was challenged by his wife, Elizabeth.
As...
HTY Presents One Performance of “7 (x1) Samurai”
WHO/WHAT: David Gaines’ original one-person rendition of director Akira Kurosawa’s epic “Seven Samurai.”
“7 (x1) Samurai” — pronounced “7 (by one) Samurai” — is a mixture of mime, storytelling and clowning in this recreation of...
Balinese Dance and Music at Asia Pacific Dance Festival
WHO/WHAT: The Asia Pacific Dance Festival will premiere “Ramayana: The Abduction of Sita,” an ancient Hindu epic told through Balinese dance and music. “Ramayana” is a collaboration between Gamelan Segara Madu of Honolulu and...
Community Focus – Hawaii Fukuoka Kenjin Kai Celebrates the “Year of the Dog”
Hawaii Fukuoka Kenjin Kai members gathered at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i on Feb. 11 for the organization’s annual general membership meeting and shinnen enkai. About 150 members and their families attended this...
Hanamatsuri 2018 – Buddha Day Celebration Set for April 1
Hawaii Buddhist Council Also Plan Joint Gannenmono Memorial Service
Bishop Chishin Hirai
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
The Hawaii Buddhist Council invites you to join our Buddha Day celebration on Sunday, April 1, which we are combining...
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...
Lead Story – Kahauiki Village: “We Built It!”
What Can Happen When the People Put Their Heads and Hearts Together
Gregg K. Kakesako
Special to The Hawai‘i Herald
“We built it!”
It took Hawai‘i businessman Duane Kurisu just six months and one day to develop Kahauiki...
Oshogatsu – New Life for Your Leftover Mochi
Editor’s note: It’s the fifth day of the new year and every time you open your frig, those trays of glutinous white rice cakes — mochi — are staring you in the eye. “Ahhhhh,...
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