snippet of a Hawaii Herald article on Hanamatsuri from 4/7/23

Hawaii Herald runs a feature on Hanamatsuri; Rev. Sol Kalu interviewed, 1960s-era photos included

On April 7, the Hawaii Herald published an article about Hanamatsuri, the flower festival commemorating the birth of the historical Buddha. George Furukawa, the writer, quotes extensively from Hawaii Betsuin Associate Minister Rev. Sol Kalu, who was interviewed for the article. Readers will also be interested to see two photos...

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See the April 2021 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner : May Day Is Lei Day in Hawaii Obituary Notice Living Treasures of Hawai’i Special Program Origins of State Recognition for Buddha Day In Hawaii “May We Gather,” A National Buddhist Memorial Ceremony For Asian American Ancestors: May...

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See the October 2019 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner: A Humble Reflection in Our 130th Anniversary Year in Hawaii Hawaii Version of His Eminence Gomonshu Kojun Ohtani’s “Watashitachi no Chikai" or “Our Pledge” Condolences: Mr. Gordon C. Cockett, Mr. Barry K. Taniguchi Ministerial Assignments: Rev. Joshin Kamuro,...

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See the September 2019 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner HHMH Minister’s Lay Assistant Retreat Soul Shop Suicide Prevention Tranings 10/18 and 10/19 HHMH 130th Anniversary Services & Events Ryukoku Sogo Gakuen (RSG) Educational Program for International Understanding at PBA Hongwanji Sanyokai (Hongwanji Councilor Association) Visit From the...

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