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Honokaʻa Heritage Center The Honokaʻa Heritage Center in the historic Botelho Building in Honokaʻa Hawaiʻi is now open.

As the holiday season approaches, we’re excited to invite you to a special Parol Making Workshop on Friday, December 11,...
11/03/2026

As the holiday season approaches, we’re excited to invite you to a special Parol Making Workshop on Friday, December 11, 2026, from 2pm to 5pm at our Center!

A cherished Filipino Christmas tradition passed down through generations, the parol is a beautiful, star-shaped lantern traditionally crafted from bamboo strips and adorned with festive colors. The parol is inspired by the Star of Bethlehem, and is more than just a holiday decoration - it symbolizes hope, faith, and the promise of brighter days ahead.

Join us for a fun afternoon of creativity and cultural connection as Maria Gacula guides participants through the art of parol making. Whether you're reconnecting with a beloved Filipino tradition or discovering it for the first time, this is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season, learn something new, and create a beautiful piece of Filipino heritage to take home!

The workshop is open to 15 adult participants and requires advance registration. The fee is $30 per person, which includes all materials. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early!

To register, scan the QR code on the flyer or register online at:
https://givebutter.com/parol-making-workshop-c6krxx

Itʻs Japanese Cultural Heritage Day! The fun starts THIS MORNING at 10am and continues until 2pm at the Honokaʻa Herita...
11/01/2026

Itʻs Japanese Cultural Heritage Day! The fun starts THIS MORNING at 10am and continues until 2pm at the Honokaʻa Heritage Center!

Bring the entire ʻohana and join us and our friends from the Hamakua Jodo Mission for a wonderful day celebrating Japanese culture, traditions, and heritage. There will be plenty of activities for keiki, adults, and kūpuna alike..... something for everyone to enjoy!

Be sure to check out the schedule of activities happening throughout the day so you can plan your visit! 😉

IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATE – VENUE CHANGE! Due to the continued rainy weather, Hamakua Jodo Missionʻs temple grounds have be...
10/31/2026

IMPORTANT EVENT UPDATE – VENUE CHANGE!

Due to the continued rainy weather, Hamakua Jodo Missionʻs temple grounds have become extremely saturated and muddy. Unfortunately, the conditions of their lawn and parking field have made it difficult for vehicles to safely access and park on the property.

After careful consideration, we, along with Hamakua Jodo Mission, have made the decision to move the event to our Heritage Center located at 45-3490 Māmane Street.

We know changes like this can be unexpected, and we truly appreciate everyone's understanding and flexibility. Our priority is making sure all of our guests, families, vendors, and volunteers can arrive safely and enjoy the event without worrying about muddy grounds or parking difficulties.

Although Mother Nature has other plans for us, the event is still ON!

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post so everyone is aware of the new location! Same event, new location, and the same aloha! 😀

Mahalo nui loa for your understanding and continued support...we can't wait to see you there on Sunday!

Thinking about joining us for our Growing Up Hāmākua: Classmates Come Home event on November 21st? Now's the time to gra...
10/30/2026

Thinking about joining us for our Growing Up Hāmākua: Classmates Come Home event on November 21st? Now's the time to grab your tickets!

Tickets are selling fast, and only a limited number are left! Don't miss out on this special chance to reconnect with old classmates, friends, and neighbors to share memories, and celebrate the experience of growing up on this side of the island!

Tickets are required for entry, so be sure to get yours today. We can't wait to see everyone! 😀

You don’t have to leave Hawaiʻi Island to see how wool is transformed from fleece into yarn!Established in 2024, ʻOhana ...
10/28/2026

You don’t have to leave Hawaiʻi Island to see how wool is transformed from fleece into yarn!

Established in 2024, ʻOhana Fiber Mill is located in Kukuihaele, on the way to the Waipiʻo Valley Lookout. This local fiber mill works with wool producers here on Hawaiʻi Island, including Kahua Ranch and other small local fiber producers, to turn locally raised fiber into beautiful yarn.

Curious about how it all works? They offer mill tours where you can see the equipment and learn about the process of turning raw wool into yarn. And, of course, there’s a mill store where you can browse a variety of yarns and other fiber-related goodies!

They also offer custom processing, taking wool from fleece all the way to skein, as well as creating their own unique blends using Merino, Romney, and other high-quality fibers.

So, before you start your next knitting, crocheting, or fiber arts project, why not shop local and support a business that helps keep the entire process right here on the island? 👍

Photo by: ʻOhana Fiber Mill

WAIT… Bon Dance season isn't over yet!Just when you thought it was time to pack away your hapi coats, yukata, and tenugu...
10/26/2026

WAIT… Bon Dance season isn't over yet!

Just when you thought it was time to pack away your hapi coats, yukata, and tenugui until next summer… SURPRISE!

There’s a mini-Bon Dance happening on the Big Island this Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1:00pm at the Hamakua Jodo Mission as part of our Japanese Cultural Heritage Day festivities!

If you missed the temple’s Obon Festival in August because of the heavy rain, here’s another chance to experience this beloved, time-honored tradition and celebrate Japanese culture. Author Brandi-Ann Uyemura will also be doing a special appearance and book signing of I Am a Bon Dancer, too!

The outdoor mini-Bon Dance is just one of many activities that will be featured during Japanese Cultural Heritage Day, a special community event presented in collaboration with Hamakua Jodo Mission.

See you around the yagura! 😉

Photo credit: Sarah Anderson

Did you know that the Class of 1938 was the very first senior class to graduate from Honokaʻa High School? Talk about be...
10/24/2026

Did you know that the Class of 1938 was the very first senior class to graduate from Honokaʻa High School? Talk about being part of history!

We recently received a wonderful donation - a photo album filled with memories from the Honokaʻa High School Centennial Celebration in 1989. As we were looking through the album, we came across this unforgettable photograph of the float created by members of that inaugural graduating class for the Centennial Parade. Their banner read "Still Going Strong....Still Spry!"

What a special way to celebrate 100 years of Honokaʻa High School while honoring the class that started it all!

Photo by: Fujimoto Family Collection

Mahalo to everyone that joined us for our Filipino Heritage Event last Sunday! Even the pouring rain couldn’t put a damp...
10/24/2026

Mahalo to everyone that joined us for our Filipino Heritage Event last Sunday! Even the pouring rain couldn’t put a damper on the amazing dancers, great food and electric energy that was here on Sunday!

Mahalo to the Hilo Visayan Club, Quiet Storm Entertainment-Hawaii, Takoyatea808, and Tess Garden for providing our event with awesome entertainment and food. And a big mahalo to our board member, Marissa Gacula Rowell, for organizing this incredible event!

For Throwback Thursday, check out this fantastic photograph of the 1939 basketball champions, identified on the photo as...
10/22/2026

For Throwback Thursday, check out this fantastic photograph of the 1939 basketball champions, identified on the photo as the Laupāhoehoe Sugar Company Home League and Hāmākua B.I.A.U. Representatives!

Basketball was a popular part of plantation community life, bringing people together for friendly competition and recreation. The Big Island Athletic Union (B.I.A.U.) connected teams from communities and organizations around Hawaiʻi Island, giving local teams the opportunity to compete beyond their home leagues.

Photo by: Wayne Shimabukuro Collection

At the end of June 1975, a new dual road sign was installed at the end of Wainuenue Avenue in Hilo, marking Hawaiʻi’s tr...
10/20/2026

At the end of June 1975, a new dual road sign was installed at the end of Wainuenue Avenue in Hilo, marking Hawaiʻi’s transition toward the metric system.

The sign gave the distance to Honokaʻa in both miles and kilometers: 40 miles / 65 kilometers, hence the term “dual” sign.

The change was part of the national effort to convert road signs and measurements to the metric system. And Hilo’s sign was just the beginning - the next one planned for the island was to be installed in Kona.

Photo by: Hawaiʻi Tribune Herald

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