Tours and Events
Hanaru's tours and events have been a very popular way of raising funds for the Charity.
We aim for everyone to have the maximum amount of enjoyment out of these events. Behind the scenes, there is some very hard work to ensure these fundraisers run as smoothly as possible. For more detailed accounts, see our Annual Reports.
Hanaru would like to take this opportunity to say a huge thank you to those of you who have supported us in creating positive changes in the lives of the Indian girls.
The Hanaru India Tour - February 2025
This was Hanaru’s first fundraising tour to South India, organised by Divya and escorted by Board Member Mohan
In Kochi, the group was fascinated by the huge, cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, made of teak and bamboo. They enjoyed a boat ride in Alleppey, seeing all the traditional houseboats and river craft. The city of Alleppey is often described as the ‘Venice of the East’ and has a network of lakes, lagoons and freshwater rivers with small canals winding through its historic centre.
Touring through the Thekkady Mountains, they saw the dense deciduous and evergreen forests, interspersed with savanna grasslands. The area also has vast acres of lush tea and picturesque spice plantations.
Mahabalipuram.
The India tour group.
Tea Plantation.
They visited two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Brihadeeswara Temple, located on the south bank of the Cauvery River, in Thanjavur, and the 40 ancient monuments and Hindu temples in Mahabalipuram.
Golf Day Fundraiser - July 2024
Hanaru Women’s Health Fundraising Inc delved into the game of golf for its major fundraiser in 2024. The aim was to encourage and build a broader network within the local community who normally may not hear of the Charity. The Murwillumbah Golf Club, located in Murwillumbah, NSW, hosted the event, which was a resounding success, bringing together 104 players in 26 teams for an Ambrose Teams Event.
Golf Day.
Murwillmbah Golf Course.
We want to thank:
Our sponsors
Volunteers from Women’s Golf Murwillumbah for organising and selling raffle tickets.
Non-playing members of the community who gave donations
The golfers who braved the early rain and trusted the sun would eventually shine on such a fun, all-inspiring afternoon in such beautiful surroundings, all in the name of Hanaru!
The Hanaru Golf Charity Day raised a total of $6,500.00 for Hanaru Women’s Fundraising Inc. We are filled with gratitude for such generosity coming from this small, tight-knit community.
The Hanaru India Tour - February 2024
Hanaru’s amazing tour, organised by Divya and led by Board Member, Mic, started in Delhi, spent a few days in Jaipur and finished off in Kolkata, where our tours centred around the Ganges, ‘the mother river'.
In Delhi, the tour group took part in what was, for them, a truly inspiring event that deeply affected them. They visited the Gurudwara Bangla Sahib, a prominent Sikh temple that provides free meals to thousands of people daily as a service to mankind. The temple’s kitchen, run by volunteers, serves an unlimited buffet to everyone who walks in, regardless of caste, creed, or religion.
In Jaipur, we visited the Jantar Mantar, an ancient astronomical site with a collection of stone instruments that accurately predict the time and seasons. It was completed in 1734 and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Boat on the Ganges
Mic and his sister at Jantar Mantar.
Group enjoying the free meal.
The Japan tour group.
In kimonos.
The Hanaru Japan Tour - October 2023
Kaoko led Hanaru's 14-day tour of Japan. The tour travelled to Tokyo, Oirase, Kawagoe, Kinugawa, Aomori, Osaka, Hiroshima, Kyoto, Nara, and back to Tokyo. In Oirase, they walked for an hour on the National Park trail to Lake Towada, enjoying fresh air and beautiful waterfalls.
At the Onsen.
In Kyoto, the highlights were visiting the historic Kiyomizu temple and seeing girls wearing traditional kimonos. In Nara, the magnificent Buddha and Deer Park were unforgettable. The group also enjoyed the 'onsen' (natural hot springs that have been heated by the Earth) experience.
In Kawagoe, they were lucky to witness traditional floats in the local festival and join thousands of people enjoying the street foods and traditional music played on Taiko drums and flutes.
The Hanaru Japan Tour - April 2023
Kayoko and her husband Mohan led Hanaru's 12-day tour of Japan. The tour took sightseeing in the Tokyo, Kyoto and Hiroshima regions in the first week, followed by the region northwest of Tokyo, visiting Matsumoto and Tateshina in the second.
The group enjoyed many highlights, including the Kiyomizu Temple and Golden Pavilion in Kyoto, the Todaiji Temple in Nara,
The Japan tour group.
and the Museum, Genbaku Dome, and grounds in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in the first week.
In the second week, the group passed through rich agricultural regions to the castle of Matsumoto and then experienced the health resort at Tateshina.
Golden Pavilion.
Genbaku Dome.
The Hanaru India Tour - February 2023
Hanaru's tour was led by board members Mohan, Mic and Ros. This tour started in Delhi, with visits to the main sites of India Gate, Lotus Temple, Red Fort, and Qutub Minar. They also met with three of Hanaru's Ambassadors.
Then on to the Taj Mahal and Fatehpur Sikri in Agra, followed by the Amber Palace and Jantar Mantar in Jaipur.
They travelled by train to Amritsar to visit the Golden Temple and took a trip out to the Pakistan border.
The India tour group.
A mountain village.
Garden near Jalpur.
An overnight train took them to hill villages in Kalimpong, and they also visited several National Parks, where they saw tigers, elephants, gaur, rhinoceros, deer, peacocks, and many other birds.
The Fabulous Feast - April 2021
Hanaru's major fundraising event for 2021 was “The Fabulous Feast” held in Tyalgum Hall. A most beautiful day on so many levels. A huge thank you to the band of helpers.
Our feasters enjoying the food.
A special mention is deserved by the kitchen staff, headed by the Sri Govinda Dham group, who did an amazing job with the catering. We also wish to thank MC Sam Morrin, along with Sharni and John Forrester, our musicians, who all donated their time.
The day raised $8,611, which included $941 from the raffle proceeds.
The Tyalgam community hall.