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2027 WBWC VENUE CHANGE!!!

Recently the HFBWA was informed by the Hawaii Convention Center (HCC) that they will be undergoing major renovations.  To accommodate these improvements and repairs, the HCC will temporarily close in 2026 AND 2027, thus affecting our 2027 WBWC.  Our Federation President, Linda Nagai, working hard with our sales contacts and others, has successfully secured the Read More

HFBWA Student Exchange Named

Four Hawaii students submitted applications to the HHMH Federation of BWAs Student Exchange Program Committee for the 2025 BWA Exchange to Japan by the deadline, October 31, 2024. After reviewing the application materials, each of the four applicants were interviewed on January 19, 2025, one by Zoom and three in succession at the HQ conference Read More

“SAVE THE DATE” 15th BWA STATE MEMBERSHIP CONFERENCE

A year before a World Buddhist Women’s Convention (WBWC) occurs, the HFBWA holds a State-wide Membership Conference.  This will be on March 28-29, 2026 at the Ala Moana Hotel.  The theme is “Nurturing Nembutsu:  Sharing Gratitude” and will feature a Keynote Speaker, Hands-on Workshops and a General Meeting to cover any needs for the upcoming Read More

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