Japanese Cultural Society of Maui’s Annual Kite Festival will be at Keopuolani Park on Saturday, August 18th. Dating back to the 16th century, Japanese kite flying is a custom celebrated to pray for good health and a bright future. The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui invites the public to join them for their 3rd Annual Kite Festival. Bring your own kites of any size, … [Read more...] about Japanese Cultural Society of Maui ’s Annual Kite Festival at Keopuolani Park
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The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui awards local students for promoting culture
High school seniors Leslie Kimura and Tiara Kobayashi-Bautista were awarded $1000 scholarships last month for their community involvement and efforts in perpetuating the Japanese culture. The scholarships were awarded by the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui, which aims to perpetuate Japanese culture on the Valley Isle. Kobayashi-Bautista, a senior at Baldwin High School, … [Read more...] about The Japanese Cultural Society of Maui awards local students for promoting culture
Maui Matsuri Festival looking for young artists
The Maui Matsuri festival is seeking student artists for its drawing contest. The 14th annual Manga & Art Drawing Contest is open to 3rd through 12th graders in two divisions, Manga and Traditional Art. The contest, sponsored by HouseMart Ace Hardware and Ben Franklin Crafts Maui, will be held at the 18th annual Maui Matsuri festival on Saturday, May 5, 2018 at the UH Maui … [Read more...] about Maui Matsuri Festival looking for young artists
Baldwin High School students win Maui Mikoshi Design Contest
H.P. Baldwin High School won the Honolulu Festival's 15th annual Maui Mikoshi Design Contest. A mikoshi is a decorative float unique to specific prefectures in Japan that is carried by groups of celebrants during festivals. The winning cultural artwork will be on display before tens of thousands of residents and visitors in Honolulu during the festival, March 10-11. High … [Read more...] about Baldwin High School students win Maui Mikoshi Design Contest
Maui Zen Cooking Class and Meal at Kahului Jodo Mission
There’s a Maui Zen Cooking Class and Meal at Kahului Jodo Mission on Sunday, Dec. 10. Hosted by the Japanese Cultural Society of Maui, attendees can learn the art of Japanese vegetarian zen cuisine. Taught by Naoko Moller, the class will show students how to use locally grown ingredients to create a meal. There’s a maximum of 20 spaces offered per class, and students are … [Read more...] about Maui Zen Cooking Class and Meal at Kahului Jodo Mission