Daifukuji Soto Mission invites public to free Bon Dance practice
Daifukuji Soto Mission, a historic Zen Buddhist temple in Kona,invites the public to free Bon Dance sessions in preparation for its Bon Dance on July 8. The practice sessions will be led by instructor Winifred Kimura from 7 pm to 8:30 pm in the temple’s social hall every Tuesday from June 6 – July 4, and on two Thursdays, June 29 and July 6. Beginners are welcome.
A Bon Dance is a festival that features traditional and modern Japanese folk dancing and taiko drumming in honor of the ancestors. These festivals are held at various Buddhist temples throughout the summer months and are open to the public. Daifukuji’s Bon Dance on July 8 will be held from 3 pm to 6:30 pm. A Kona heritage building, the temple is located at 79-7241 Mamalahoa Highway, next to Teshima’s Restaurant in Honalo.For more information, call 808-322-3524 or visit www.daifukuji.org.
Mayor Roth to host third town hal in Waikoloa June 27
Mayor Mitch Roth is pleased to announce the third town hall of his series, “Sustainable Horizons: Mayor Roth’s Community Impact Check-in,” aimed at providing updates and fostering engagement with communities across Hawaii Island. The event will occur at the Waikoloa Elementary School Cafeteria on Tuesday, June 27, from 5-7 pm.
The town hall series aims to establish an open and transparent dialogue where residents can stay informed about local initiatives, express their concerns, and actively contribute to shaping the future of their respective communities.
The event will begin with Mayor Roth and cabinet members providing updates on the county’s progress and direction during the first half-hour. These updates will be tailored to provide site-specific information relevant to the Waikoloa community. The remaining hour and a half will be dedicated to a Q&A session, enabling attendees to directly pose questions to department representatives and receive responses from subject matter experts.
For those unable to attend the in-person event, the town hall will be live-streamed on Mayor Roth’s Facebook page (facebook.com/himayormitch) and NaLeo TV, Channel 55. We encourage all residents to participate and engage in this critical community dialogue.
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