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Annual
Pan-Pacific Festival – Matsuri in Hawaii
This
annual festival, which heralds the arrival of summer, is a cross-cultural
exchange between the people of Hawaii, Japan, Mainland USA and
other Pan-Pacific regions. It is an event geared for every member
of the family. Several events comprise this popular festival
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Ballroom Dance:
Participants
from Japan and Hawaii come together in grand style and enjoy
a night of beautiful music and elegant ballroom dancing. Held
at the Ala Wai Palladium in Honolulu, this event is enjoyed
by all.
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Ho'olaule'a (block party):
The
Ho'olaule'a features entertainers from Japan, Hawaii, the Mainland
U.S. and other pan-pacific regions performing on six stages,
as well as street performers, ethnic food booths and much more.
Many enjoy this event under the stars on Waikiki's famous Kalakaua
Avenue.
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Performing Arts Showcase:
Traditional
cultural performing arts such as taiko drummers, Minyo (Japanese
folk dance) and Hula performances are held at the Royal Hawaiian
Shopping Center Fountain Courtyard and the Ala Moana Shopping
Center.
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- Hula Festival:
Colorful hula dancers from Japan and some local halaus (schools)
perform at the Ala Moana Shopping Center's Center Stage.
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- Na Hana No'eau O Ka Pakipika:
Enjoy demonstrations and exhibitions of Japanese and Hawaiian
culture at Kapiolani Park. Mask-making, mochi and poi pounding,
shamisen and ukulele instrumental corner, traditional Japanese
dance, hula, costumes, and Mikoshi are among the attractions.
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- Ground Golf Hawaiian Open:
This is a friendly competition of Ground Golf, a simplified
version of golf. Top three players of each team from Japan and
Hawaii battle for the championship of this leisure sport at
the Ala Moana Park.
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Hawaiian Half Marathon:
This scenic and challenging 13-mile run starts at Magic Island,
goes through Waikiki, and finishes at Kapiolani Park.
- Matsuri Parade:
This Grand Finale wraps up the Annual Pan-Pacific Festival –
Matsuri in Hawaii. The parade starts from Ft. DeRussy, goes
along Kalakaua Ave, and ends at Kapiolani Park.
For further information on the Pan-Pacific Festival events,
visit www.pan-pacific-festival.com, or
Contact: Eric Ishizuka or Joe Sonoda (808) 926-8177 ext 260.
Annual King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade
One of Hawaii’s celebrated heritage, this parade of colorful
floral floats, glamorous Pa`u riders, and outstanding marching
bands traverse the streets of Honolulu. This popular Hawaiian
event is held annually during the second week of June.
Contact: King Kamehameha Celebration Commission (808) 586-0333.
Annual King Kamehameha Hula Competition
In this international cultural event, dance schools from the
continental U.S., Hawaii and Japan, compete in both traditional
and contemporary hula styles. Categories include male groups,
female groups, combined groups, kupuna wahine (senior women)
and individual chanters. This must see colorful event features
as many as 500 dancers accompanied by live music by the best
of island musicians.
Contact: R-M. Keahi Allen (808) 536-6540.
Annual Warrior Society Pow Wow
Held towards the end of the month at Kapiolani Park in Waikiki,
this event highlights the Native American Culture. Food booths,
arts and crafts, entertainment, and displays are among its many
activities.
Contact: Bill Tiger (808) 545-2119.
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