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Traditional Mochi Pounding |
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(Events - Best of the City)
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Wailea Village Akiko's Buddhist Bed & Breakfast, Hakalau 96710 • 808-963-6433 |
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Description:
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The Japanese custom of mochi-tsuki, or rice-pounding, is difficult work, but devotees eager to honor the tradition attend this event faithfully. Starting at 6am, rice is steamed over a fire. After the rice has been cooked, attendees pound and soften the sticky mass using wet mallets; everyone takes a turn for good luck. The rice is then shaped into cakes and eaten. A hearty lunch refuels participants for the afternoon portion. Occasionally, Okinanwan drumming and arts and crafts booths accompany the festivities. The B&B is 15 miles north of Hilo. |
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Hours:
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| Sun, Dec 27, 2009 |
8am - 2pm |
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Admission:
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Lunch $5 |
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