Sunday · From 9:30 AM
Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) Flower Festival Service
Sunday, April 4, 2027
Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) Flower Festival Service is listed for Sunday, April 4, 2027 at Hawaii Buddhist Council in Honolulu, Oahu, From 9:30 AM.
Buddha Day, or Hanamatsuri (Flower Festival), commemorates the birth of Siddhartha Gautama (the Buddha) in Lumbini Garden. Each year the seven Buddhist denominations of the Hawaii Buddhist Council hold a joint Buddha Day service in Honolulu at one of the member temples, typically featuring a hanamido — a miniature floral altar holding a figure of the baby Buddha — which attendees bathe in sweet tea.
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When is Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) Flower Festival Service?
Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) Flower Festival Service is scheduled for Sunday, April 4, 2027, From 9:30 AM.
Where is Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) Flower Festival Service?
You'll find Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) Flower Festival Service at Hawaii Buddhist Council, Higashi Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii, 1685 Alaneo St, Honolulu, HI 96817 in Honolulu, Oahu.
Should I confirm Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri) Flower Festival Service before going?
Yes. Our listing is based on Honpa Hongwanji Mission of Hawaii events calendar; Hawaii Buddhist Council. Event dates and times can change, so confirm with the host before you go.
About matsuri
Matsuri are Japanese community festivals — expect food stalls, taiko, dance, and family games.
Read the full matsuri guideSources: Honpa Hongwanji — Buddha Day (Hanamatsuri). Dates and times can change — confirm with the organizer before you go.