KANEOHE, Hawaii — Windward Mall companions with the Windward Buddhist Temple and Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji to current the third annual Bon Dance Pageant from 3:45 to eight:15 p.m. on Oct. 7.
The festivities in Heart Court docket will characteristic bon dance performances with reside music, conventional Okinawan and Japanese delicacies, bon dance merchandise on the market, plus a fan adorning exercise for Koolau Children Membership members on the second ground close to Native Movement whereas provides final.
“We’re excited to welcome the community back for the third annual bon dance festival,” mentioned Windward Mall Common Supervisor Cesar Topacio in a news launch. “Windward Mall is a gathering place for kamaaina, offering shopping, dining, entertainment, and community-driven events, all aimed at fostering connection and unity.”
Koolau Sakura Odori Kai and Iwakuni Odori Aiko Kai will dance to reside music supplied by Aiea Taiheiji Yagura Gumi with vocals, flutes, chimes, and the bon dance staple, taiko drums.
Hawaii Eisa Shinyuu Kai can also be set to carry out Okinawan music accompanied by the distinctive sound of the sanshin. And modern Okinawan Eisa drumming group, Chinagu Eisa Hawaii, will showcase its effort to protect and promote Okinawan tradition amongst youthful generations and the neighborhood.
(Picture courtesy of Windward Mall)
Attendees will discover conventional delicacies reminiscent of andagi, bitter melon namasu, takuan, nantu (Okinawan mochi), and banana muffins at Windward Buddhist Temple’s sales space. Framed bodhi leaves, bon dance followers and towels may even be obtainable for buy.
Savor additional conventional flavors on the Kaneohe Higashi Hongwanji Temple’s sales space within the type of sekihan (sticky purple bean rice) and candy potato manju whereas searching via crafts, clothes, followers, conventional bon dance hairpieces, and patchwork quilts on the market.
“The Bon Dance Festival has been a community favorite since its beginnings a few years ago,” said Gary Evora, senior asset supervisor at Kamehameha Colleges. “This family-friendly event offers an engaging, hands-on experience that unites the community in celebrating and embracing the rich heritage of Heeia. It underscores our dedication to honoring culture and history as part of the retail experience at Windward Mall.”
The neighborhood can also be invited to help the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii temple in Lahaina and its members by making donations on the competition. The temple and lots of properties of congregation members had been destroyed within the devastating Aug. 8 wildfire. Donations may also be made by way of PayPal and GoFundMe to help HHMH’s efforts to help displaced households and aid efforts on Maui.
Additionally on Oct. 7, Windward Mall clients who spend $100 or extra at mall retailers, eateries and eating places will obtain a $10 retail present card. Identical-day receipts could be redeemed on the gift-with-purchase redemption desk in Heart Court docket.
Sarah Yamanaka covers occasions, environmental and neighborhood news for Spectrum News Hawaii. She could be reached at sarah.yamanaka@constitution.com.
Article Supply and Credit score
