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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May 2022 Headquarters Update now available online

See the May 2022 Headquarters Update for the following articles: Bishop’s Corner : “Congratulations, Graduates!” Message from the Governor General of Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji-Ha Bishop Chiko Iwagami for 2022 PBA Baccalaureate President’s Message For 2022 PBA Baccalaureate Condolences: Reverend Sandra Sanae Hiramatsu 63rd Annual Honpa Hongwanji State Ministers’ Association Seminar...

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Living Treasures of Hawai’i special program to air May 27 and May 30

Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii’s Living Treasures of Hawai’i™ program, established in 1976, has recognized over 200 individuals who have demonstrated excellence and high achievement in their field of endeavor and who have made significant contributions toward enriching our society. This year, due to COVID-19 restrictions, in lieu of our...

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