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Bon Odori (Day 176)

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"Bon Odori is a traditional Japanese Folk Dance performed outdoors and danced in concentric circle around a raised platform called a Yagura".

Bon dancing is a fun activity to shoot on camera as well as get out and dance along to both live and recorded music. I (and so did baby) had fun tonight dancing together, laughing and enjoying a good time with Melissa (@Melissa808), Lena, (@LenaHanson), Logan (@logieo) and a new friend, Edwina (@EMinglana). What a workout!!!

Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin bon dance
June 25, 2011

Happy Kamehameha Day (Day 162)

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King Kamehameha Day on June 11 is a state holiday in Hawaii to honor King Kamehameha I, the Hawaiian monarch who united the islands and created the kingdom.

Celebrations began yesterday afternoon with a ceremony and lei draping at the Kamehameha statue in front of the Aliiolani Building in downtown Honolulu. The celebration continues today with a  wonderful Kamehameha Day Floral Parade through downtown Honolulu and ends at Kapiolani Park. Following the parade, the annual King Kamehameha Day Hoolaulea (celebration) will be held in the park until about 3 p.m. Lots of music and food booths will be the perfect opportunity to enjoy the multi-cultural experience that Hawaii is especially known for.

Posterous theme by Cory Watilo