Tours and Events
Hanaru's tours and events are a very popular way of fundraising for the Charity.
We hope everyone has the maximum amount of enjoyment at these events. There is some very hard work behind the scenes 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 2026
Hanaru’s 18-day fundraising tour encompassed a wide range of places and activities. It was our first foray into Northeast India and the Eastern Himalayan region. Board members Mohan and Ros organised the tour in collaboration with Divya in India.
The tour started in Shillong, Meghalaya, and one of the most amazing sights was the 300-year-old ‘Single living roots bridge’, made from the aerial roots of the Ficus elastica (rubber fig) tree, woven around a betel nut palm trunk.
Single living roots bridge.
The India tour group.
Tea Plantation.
They are inscribed with mantras and prayers, and it is believed that the wind carries their blessings and goodwill to all beings, promoting peace, compassion, and strength.
Along the way, the tour included tea estates, museums, a safari, bazaars, markets, stupas, a flower show, and a river cruise.
Travelling on to Assam, we stayed in Guwahati, situated on the south bank of the Brahmaputra River. Then on to Darjeeling and finally Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, visiting the Rumtek Monastery and the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology.
The Monastery's prayer flags symbolise the Five Elements (Space, Air/Wind, Fire, Water, and Earth).
The Hanaru India Tour - February 2026
Hanaru’s 18-day fundraising tour encompassed a wide range of places and activities. It was our first foray into Northeast India and the Eastern Himalayan region. Board members Mohan and Ros organised the tour in collaboration with Divya in India.
The tour started in Shillong, Meghalaya, and one of the most amazing sights was the 300-year-old ‘Single living roots bridge’, made from the aerial roots of the Ficus elastica (rubber fig) tree, woven around a betel nut palm trunk.
Single living roots bridge.
The India tour group.
Tea Plantation.
The Monastery's prayer flags symbolise the Five Elements (Space, Air/Wind, Fire, Water, and Earth). They are inscribed with mantras and prayers, and it is believed that the wind carries their blessings and goodwill to all beings, promoting peace, compassion, and strength.
Along the way, the tour included tea estates, museums, a safari, bazaars, markets, stupas, a flower show, and a river cruise.
Travelling on to Assam, we stayed in Guwahati, situated on the south bank of the Brahmaputra River. Then on to Darjeeling and finally Gangtok, the capital of Sikkim, visiting the Rumtek Monastery and the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology.
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.
The tour started in Kochi before heading to Alleppey, often described as the ‘Venice of the East’. It has a network of lakes, lagoons, and freshwater rivers, with small canals winding through its historic centre. They enjoyed a boat ride, seeing all the traditional houseboats and river craft.
Touring through the Thekkady Mountains, they saw 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 held a golf tournament as 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 to shine on such a fun, 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 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. Completed in 1734, it 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
Kayoko led Hanaru's 14-day tour of Japan. We 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, highlights included 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 heated by the Earth) experience.
In Kawagoe, they were lucky to witness traditional floats in the local festival and join thousands of people enjoying street food and traditional music played on Taiko drums and flutes.
The group enjoyed many highlights, including the Kiyomizu Temple and Golden Pavilion in Kyoto, and the Todaiji Temple in Nara, and the
The Japan tour group.
Museum, Genbaku Dome, and grounds in the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in the first week.
Golden Pavilion.
Genbaku Dome.
In the second week, the group drove through rich agricultural regions to Matsumoto Castle and then enjoyed the health resort at Tateshina.
The Hanaru Japan Tour - April 2023
Kayoko and her husband Mohan led Hanaru's 12-day tour of Japan. The tour included 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 Hanaru India Tour - February 2023
Hanaru's tour was led by board members Mohan, Mic and Ros. The tour began in Delhi, with visits to the main sites: 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, rhinos, 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'd also like to thank MC Sam Morrin and musicians Sharni and John Forrester, who all donated their time.
The day raised $8,611, including $941 from the raffle proceeds.
The Tyalgam community hall.
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