Creative Solutions During the Pandemic

The Honohina Hongwanji is a member of the Four Temple [Hongwanji] Council of the Hamakua Coast, along with Papaaloa, Honomu, and Papaikou Temples. During the difficult period of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Council implemented a creative approach to celebrating Obon...virtually. Enjoy their efforts:

​Church services during the pandemic were held in the Honohina Graveyard, another creative solutions.
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Photo courtesy of Dr. Robert Nishimoto
For the Hakalau Kuleana, our responsibility is to care for the land, the people, and the culture. We are guided by cultural values of YESTERDAY: Engage in collective effort. Look out for each other. Honor hard work. Show respect for those who came before us. Aloha and Mālama `Aina. In 2021, Akiko Masuda added two more values to the list: Consistently show up. Whatever has to be done, jump in and do it!