Micronesian Catholic community invites all to cultural celebration

The Chuukese Catholic Community and other Micronesian island Catholic communities in Hawaii will host a cultural celebration at Kapiolani Regional Park in Honolulu on Oct. 17. The daylong event runs from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and features cultural presentations including dance, songs, attire, and demonstrations of sacred traditions.

Attendees can learn about the history of the Catholic Church in Micronesia and eat local and island food. The celebration is part of the Diocese of Honolulu calendar marking the bicentennial of the arrival of Catholicism in Hawaii next year.

The festivities conclude on Oct. 18 with a 2 p.m. Mass at St. Elizabeth Church in Aiea. For more information, people can contact Marvin Bernard.