VOLUME 6 • ISSUE 1 • March 2026
BSC Spring Festival to Focus on Families Across Generations
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“Appreciating Our Ohana,” a program of intergenerational activities for the whole family, is set for April 18 at Buddhist Study Center from 9:30 a.m to 2 p.m.
The second BSC Spring Festival will feature workshops, entertainment, games and activities on the BSC buildings at 1436 University Ave.
Family is the focus of the event, in particular the sharing of ideas and activities parents may use to connect with their children.
A variety of workshops are scheduled including “Sharing Heart to Heart,” Terry Arakaki’s interactive session where participants focus on thoughts of gratitude; “Chair Yoga” with Roy Arakaki from the Body & Brain fitness center; “Read to Me,” with Penny Atcheson who will share how parents and children may improve working together, and “Gratitude Chain,” an interactive session on how to recognize connectivity in our lives, conducted by Marcie Moribe.
Food booths will include those from Jikoen Hongwanji, Honpa Hongwanji Hawai‘i Betsuin and Oahu District Buddhist Women’s Association.
Musicians, dancers and singers will be featured throughout the day, including shakuhachi and koto musicians, taiko and folk singers from Pacific Buddhist Academy and dancers from the community.
Informational displays from community organizations will be on hand to answer questions ranging from dealing with life’s daily challenges to keeping fit at any age.
Scheduled to take part will be representatives from Samaritan Counseling Center, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Hawaii, PBA, the Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawai‘i Bookstore and Project Dana.
The Spring Festival is open to the public without charge.
Parking will be available at the UH Mānoa lower campus structure.
Availability of parking at the Music Building will depend on the concert schedule and will be confirmed closer to the event date.
—Carolyn Uchiyama