Posted at 9:12 a.m., Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Shinto shrine to offer Shichigosan children's blessing
Advertiser Staff
The Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha-Dazaifu Tenmangu, the Shinto shrine at 1239 Olomea St., will hold a Shichigosan children's festival on Nov. 15Shichigosan is a traditional Japanese event celebrated by boys age 3 and 5, and girls age 3 and 7. Children dressed in kimono visit a Shinto shrine to report their healthy development and to receive divine blessings.
There will be kimono rentals, a blessing, omamori (good luck items) and goodie bags.
A donation of $50 is sought.
Reservations: 841-4755.
Information: www.e-shrine.org.
