Starting at noon on the lawn of the Honokaa Salvation Army, the festival will feature an opening chant by Reverend Yamagishi, the release of "peace doves," the Jazz Band of Honoka`a High & Intermediate School (led by Grammy award winner Gary Washburn) and Hilo Taishoji Taiko group. Angel Prince Dance Institute will also perform and there will be a community bon dance led by the bon dancers of Honoka`a Hongwanji and other temples. There will be tribute to the labor martyr Katsu Goto (www.KatsuGotoMovie.org), introduction of members of his extended family from Japan and presentation of proclamations by the County of Hawai`i and the State of Hawai`i. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zjV-pBmO0CPrd3l5Y3dUZfNzS-6WPzCdpc8KetXgKq8/edit. Cast members of the musical "Peace On Your Wings" ( https://www.peaceonyourwings.com/ ) will be coming from Oahu to perform a musical tribute to Honoka`a's Home Town Hero.

Following the entertainment at the festival, Honokaa People's Theater will have a free showing of "Across the Universe," which features the music of the Beatles. 3:30 pm. https://www.honokaapeople.com/