Grand Parade, Nagaoka Fireworks Show and Free, Multicultural Performances Featured at Hawai'i Convention Center, Ala Moana Center, and Waikiki Beach Walk
HONOLULU, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The 27th Annual Honolulu Festival, a diverse celebration of Pacific Rim culture is returning for a weekend of exciting activities, performances and events for the public to enjoy for free, March 11-12.
The Honolulu Festival was canceled each year from 2020 to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to prevent the spread of the virus among participants and guests.
The highly anticipated festival is one of Hawai'i's largest cultural exchange celebrations. The Honolulu Festival has previously featured a wide variety of traditional, contemporary, and indigenous cultural performances from Hawai'i, Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Australia, the Philippines, the mainland U.S., Europe, and South America.
The Honolulu Festival welcomes the return of its signature events, highlighted by the Grand Parade, the Nagaoka Fireworks Show over Waikiki Beach, and a weekend of cultural performances and exhibits at the Hawai'i Convention Center, Ala Moana Center, and Waikiki Beach Walk.
"The local community and cultural performers from Hawai'i and around the world have looked forward to the return of the Honolulu Festival. We are grateful to our many sponsors, volunteers, and participants for their continued support in perpetuating a legacy of appreciation for different cultures, traditions and peoples from our shores and beyond," said Ted Kubo, President of the Honolulu Festival Foundation.
The weekend of events, cultural performances and exhibits are free and open to the public.
HONOLULU FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS
Cultural Performances and Exhibits
Saturday, March 11, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 12, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Stage Performances: Featuring cultural music, art, and dance from Japan and countries around the Pacific Rim. Performances are located at the Hawai'i Convention Center, Ala Moana Center and Waikiki Beach Walk. Show times and end times vary depending on location.
- Craft Fair and Exhibitions: A vibrant array of multicultural exhibits, local craft vendors, and a Bon Dance (Japanese communal dance around a musician's platform tower) await attendees on the first floor of the Hawai'i Convention Center.
- Ennichi Corner: Designed for children, the Ennichi corner offers fun, hands-on games, crafts and traditional activities.
(NEW) Inaugural Sake and Food Fest
Saturday, March 11, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 12, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- The inaugural Sake & Food Fest is a must-try activity at the Hawai'i Convention Center. The exhibit features a learning experience on Japanese alcohols such as sake, shochu, and awamori. Participants will learn about the sake-making process, food pairings and the history of sake breweries in Hawai'i, which dates back to the 1880s. Attendees 21 and older will also have the opportunity to try free samples of sake at this interactive exhibit.
Japanese Film Festival
Saturday, March 11, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 12, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
- Enjoy internationally acclaimed movies on the third floor of the Hawai'i Convention Center. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Free admission.
Grand Parade
Sunday, March 12, 4:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
- This signature showcase features performers, lively music, marching bands, spectacular parade floats and cultural demonstrations that are paraded along Kalākaua Avenue through the heart of Waikiki.
Nagaoka Fireworks Show
Sunday, March 12, 8:30 p.m.
- Following the Grand Parade, the Nagaoka Fireworks Show will illuminate the skies with sparkling pyrotechnics above Waikiki Beach at 8:30 p.m. Spectators are encouraged to arrive early to reserve their spots on the beach.
For more information about the Honolulu Festival, visit HonoluluFestival.com. Follow updates about the Festival on Instagram (@HonFestival), Facebook (@Honolulu Festival), and YouTube (HonoluluFestival6388).
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About Honolulu Festival Foundation
The Honolulu Festival is made possible by the nonprofit Honolulu Festival Foundation with the support of generous community and corporate sponsors. The Honolulu Festival Foundation supports educational and cultural programs for the benefit of Hawai'i's schools, children, and the community at large through public outreach and charitable efforts.
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