A New Year tradition: Wailea Village Mochi Pounding Festival held for the 18th year

Alben Namihira pounds rice to make mochi Sunday morning during the annual Wailea Village Mochi Pounding Festivalhosted by Akiko’s Buddhist Bed and Breakfast in Wailea. This is the festival’s 18th year. Hollyn Johnson/Hawaii Tribune-Herald Alben Namihira pounds rice to make