The Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of Troop 35
Please rise for our flag, presented by the Color Guard from the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of Troop 35.
They meet every Thursday at 6:00pm at the Old Hamakua Infirmary.
Come and join them for a District recruitment day on Saturday, September 29, 2007 from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm at Camp Honokaia.
All boys 6 years old to 18 years old are welcome. This will showcase the different things boys will do together to have fun. Free Hot Dogs and take home projects for the boys. Please go to check them out!
The Hawaii County Band
Under the direction of Paul Arceo, the Band is performing ________.
Bon Dance Headed by Honokaa Hongwanji
The bon dance group from Honokaa actually includes dancers from around the island and State of Hawaii, including dancers from the Kohala Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.
The song they have chosen to perform in the parade is Sekkai hei wa ondo [SEK-KAI HEY WAH OHN-DOH] which is about World Peace.
Hawaii Federation of Jr. YBAs
The Hawaii Federation of Jr. Young Buddhist Associations is a state-wide youth group that strives to preserve the Buddhist teachings and culture. At the 49th Jr. YBA State Convention held in June of 2006, a resolution to establish Peace Day in the state of Hawaii was passed. The resolution was presented to the State Legislature in the Spring of 2007. In April of 2007, Governor Linda Lingle signed a proclamation that designated September 21 as Peace Day in Hawaii.
Today, the Hawaii Federation of Jr. YBAs is represented by members from the United Jr. YBAs of Oahu, Honolulu, Maui, and the Big Island. Their colorful origami cranes are their messengers for peace and understanding. Let us all live together in peace and harmony.
The Hawaii Island Chapter of the United Nations Association
The Chapter will offer an informational booth.
They are dedicated to educating, inspiring and mobilizing Americans to support the principles and vital work of the United Nations.
Their Vision: A world in which humanity is spared the scourge of war, human rights are honored, the natural environment is protected and the United States is a constructive member of the United Nations for the well-being of mankind.
Honokaa Elementary
Honokaa Elementary Students are shining examples of the future and of Peace.
Tolerance and respect for other cultures and other individuals are a part their everyday life.
Be respectful, be responsible, and be safe! Almost a mantra in their classrooms, as its repeated everyday.
Some of the students have worn costumes to represent their nationality, others carry flags of other countries to have all countries represented in our Peace Day Parade. Although they are diverse in cultures the exist as one school, all striving for Excellence. Ku Lia I Ka Pono.
The Honoka'a High & Intermediate School National Junior Honor Society, Junior Engineers, and 7th through 9th grade students
The Honoka'a High & Intermediate School National Junior Honor Society, Junior Engineers, and 7th, 8th and 9th grade students, teachers and community members created these images of heroes for peace, compassion and social justice.
Each student is holding a poster image of a person who is or was an advocate for non-violent solutions, and positive social change. The back of each poster is a message about why we need to live a peaceful and compassionate life. As stated by Margaret Mead,
a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world. Indeed it's the only thing that ever has, these students represent our hope for a peaceful and just future.
Malu Aina
Malu Aina is a Center for Non-Violent Education and Action.
With compassion for all beings, its Citizen Monitors test for Radiation. They bring awareness to the serious health risks posed by radioactive dust, a by-product of Depleted Uranium in modern weapons used on Hawaii Island. Radioactive Dust is nuclear war. Lets work for peace by eliminating the use of Depleted Uranium.
Pacific Buddhist Academy Taiko Group
The Pacific Buddhist Academy Taiko group will be playing an original composition entitled Wa. Wa is the Japanese word for harmony. This composition is the result of a collaboration between several students and their teacher, Jay Toyofuku.
In taiko, they perform with the hope that at some level, the listener is able to reconnect to this primal rhythm and experience a sense of peace and well-being.
Princedance
Princedance is a nonprofit contemporary dance company and school with a residency at the Kahilu theatre in Waimea. Having performed all over the island in various venues, the dancers are excited to be part of the peace parade in Honokaa. The float theme is a peace garden which encompasses butterflies, flowers, trees, fairies, and all things peaceful.
Puna Hongwanji Mission Dharma School
Puna Hongwanji Mission Dharma School presents the Hilo Town Musicians.
Four old unwanted animals help one another and set off for Hilo to become town musicians. The animals also represent our physical, mental, emotional and higher selves: when we toss out the robbers: bad habits, thoughts, and actions, then all parts of ourselves can work harmoniously together: peace begins within.
Puna Taiko Club
The Puna Taiko Club has been in existence for four years under the direction of Reverend Earl Ikeda. Only part of the club membership is here today. They are performing a piece called, Matsuri, which means celebration.
The Puna Hongwanji Taiko group is made up of both younger performers and golden years folks. The Taiko group supports the perpetuation of a rich and creative cultural tradition, as well as honors both individual uniqueness and interdependent teamwork.
The Rock Bottom Band
Rock Bottom is a band whose mission is to provide dance music.
Comprised of local residents, Rock Bottom has played together for the last ten years.
Besides parties and other private functions, Rock Bottom plays regularly at the Hotel Honokaa Club.
Upcoming dance parties at the Hotel Honokaa Club will be a Halloween costume dance on Saturday, October 27 and a New Years Eve party.
Rock Bottom loves playing for Hamakua.
PEACE, LOVE AND ALOHA.
The Salvation Army of Honokaa
The Salvation Army provides help after natural disasters, and also social services and programs for children and adults. Major George Rodriguerras, Island Coordinator is leading the group. Some of the elder members are riding in the van. Wearing their colors white, navy and red, they are singing songs of thanksgiving and hope and peace.
There are Sunday services at 8:30 am, and on the first Monday of the month, youth and adult studies.
The Studio: A Center for the Holistic Arts
The World Chant for Peace Troupe represents The Studio: A Center for the Holistic Arts located here on Mamane Street in Honokaa. The Studio is a holistic community center celebrating Unity in diversity. Join them as they sing sacred chants from around the globe honoring many cultures and spiritual traditions. May our voices become one for peace - Join in the Chant!
Twin Flames for God
Na Kahuna Reynolds and Kaleiiliahi are known by the name Twin Flames for God. They are Native Hawaiian spiritualist or priests, in service to akua (God) and humanity.
They carry the messages of hope and peace and self-empowerment as brought to them by their ancestors, the holy beings and more. They are here in service to all seeking the way of peace, for that is the way of God.
Honokaa Ki-Aikido Club
Even though Aikido is a martial art, it is not about learning how to overcome others.
Aikido training is learning about ourselves, and learning to live with fuller potential and integrity. It is learning to live calmly, to live with dignity, and to live with courage and self-esteem, here and now, which the only place and time that really counts.
Aikido, in other words, is training to lead a positive and successful life.
Hula Halau o Aloha
Hula Halau o Aloha, led by kumu Aloha DelaCruz, will perform a joyous Tahitian dance in celebration of peace.
Dominick Yagong
Dominick Yagong, our County Councilman, is joined by his wife, Hilda, and their children. Councilman Yagong provided tremendous support to the Peace Parade.
Dwight Takamine
State Representative Dwight Takamine has been an enormous help to the Peace Parade Committee.
Mayor Harry Kim
Former Honokaa High School Social Studies teacher and football coach, and Mayor of Hawaii County, Harry Kim.
Bishop Thomas Okano
Bishop Thomas Okano is the leader of the Honpa Hongwanji Buddhist temples for the entire State of Hawaii, headquartered in Honolulu.
This parade is made possible by the generous support of the Temples Propagation Grant, and the grant from the Committee of Social Concerns.