Diamond Bakery celebrates 105 years with free community event

HONOLULU (KHON2) — Diamond Bakery is marking 105 years in business.

They will be holding a free community celebration at their Kalihi factory on Oct. 12, featuring proclamations from state and city leaders, food giveaways, games and factory tours.

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The Hawaii snack company, founded in 1921 by Japanese immigrants Hidegoro Murai, Kikutaro Hiruya and Natsu Muramoto, will host the event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at its factory outlet on Moʻowaʻa Street.

The festivities will begin with a proclamation from Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi declaring Oct. 12 as “Diamond Bakery Day,” followed by a traditional Japanese kagami biraki sake barrel ceremony…

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