Sharing with Kauaians

When he was young, Jonathan Anderson worked in the monastery grounds, building paths and more. He later became a Kauai policeman and had a family. His son, Tapa, is now graduating from high school and Jonathan asked if the monastery could give some flowers for the party. We, of course, said "Yes!

Father and son came and with Sadasivanathaswami's help picked a truck full of tropical beauty (Tapa is a master garland maker and hula dancer.)

They sent some photos of the party to say thanks, and we share those today.

Jonathan on the far right and Tapa next to him in hula garb. The family lives quite close to the monastery.

The flowers are kept out of the sun while the decorating takes place.

Some exotics that few on Kauai have ever seen.

Congratulations, Tapa

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