Legacies - Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii

eventrewindApproaching the Sacred:Japanese BuddhistTemples in Hawai‘iCommunity Gallery ExhibitionNow through February 22, 2013Monday–Saturday, 10:00 am–4:00 pmFree admissionMore than a hundred people attendedthe opening of Approaching the Sacred:Japanese Buddhist Temples in Hawai‘ion December 1 in the JCCHCommunity Gallery.The exhibition, consisting of a widerange of objects from various Buddhisttemples across the state, stems from theguidebook Japanese Buddhist Temples inHawai‘i: An Illustrated Guide, publishedby the University of Hawai‘i Press(October 2012). The book covers all of theremaining Japanese Buddhist templesin the state, 90 sites in all, and describeseach temple in detail with an eye forspecial, made-in-Hawai‘i features.Japanese BuddhistTemple TourJoin George and Willa Tanabe,authors of Japanese Buddhist Templesin Hawai‘i, on a tour of someof the most prominent templesin Honolulu, and gain a betterunderstanding of the rich symbolsand meanings embedded in theirarchitectures and sanctuaries.At the end of the tour, participantswill have the option of joiningGeorge and Willa in viewing anddiscussing Approaching the Sacred:Japanese Buddhist Temples in Hawai‘i,an exhibition at the Japanese CulturalCenter of Hawai‘i.More than a hundred peopleattended the exhibit openingon December 1.George and Willa Tanabe, authors ofthe guidebook, have selected exhibititems for their intrinsic beauty, symbolicmeanings, and historical significance.All of the major Japanese Buddhistdenominations are represented inthis exhibition.This exhibit is made possible withthe support of a generous grant fromThe Hiroaki, Elaine & LawrenceKono Foundation and cooperationfrom the Hawai‘i Buddhist Council.The exhibition runs now throughFebruary 22. Call (808) 945-7633Ext. 39 for more information.Non-member: $25JCCH Member: $20Limited SeatingCheck in at JCCH: 8:30 amTour Time: 8:45 am–11:00 am(optional) JCCH Exhibition viewing/discussion: 11 am–12pmSaturday, February 9, 2013Jodo Mission of Hawai‘iNichiren Mission of Hawai‘iSoto Mission of Hawai‘iFor reservations or more information,please call (808) 945-7633 Ext. 28 oremail info@jcch.com.Sponsored by Japanese CulturalCenter of Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i TourismAuthority, The Hiroaki, Elaine &Lawrence Kono Foundation, and theHawai‘i Buddhist Council.George and Willa Tanabe, authors of theguidebook and curators of the exhibit, at theopening on December 1.19th AnnualHonolulu FestivalSave the Date!Saturday, March 2, 201310:00 am – 6:00 pmSunday, March 3, 201310:00 am – 3:00 pmHawai‘i Convention CenterThe Japanese Cultural Center of Hawai‘i ispleased to once again be part of the HonoluluFestival held this year on March 2–3. Activitiesare scheduled throughout the weekend invarious locations across Honolulu. Visit theJCCH booth at the Hawai‘i ConventionCenter on March 2 and 3.Since 1995, the Honolulu Festival hasgrown into a premier cultural event,featuring ethnic performances, events andexhibits. The festival culminates on thefinal day with a parade through Waikikifeaturing floats, Mikoshi (portable floats),and thousands of performers.For a full list of Honolulu Festival activities,visit www.honolulufestival.com.6 6