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Annual
Hawaii Maritime Center Fish Fry:
Held
annually in early November for the benefit of educational programs
at the Hawaii Maritime Center, the Fish Fry celebrates Hawaii's
rich maritime history with great food and entertainment.
Contact: Karla Grace (808) 536-6373.
World
Invitational Hula Festival:
Halau
hula from Europe, Asia, Guam, the Mainland and Hawaii share
their love of hula, Hawaiian culture and language every year
in early November. Participants perform both ancient and modern
hula at the Waikiki Shell in Waikiki.
Contact:
(808) 735-7950.
Honolulu Harbor Festival:
Celebrate
the rich maritime heritage of Hawaii with this great annual
event! The Honolulu Harbor Festival, held in early November,
includes various activities, prize giveaways, food, and fun
for the whole family. Children and adults learn about Honolulu
Harbor's vibrant history, and the important role it has in people’s
everyday lives. Admission is free.
Contact:
Hawaii Maritime Center (808) 536-6373.
Shichigosan
Children’s Festival:
Shichigosan
is a traditional Japanese event celebrated by 3 to 5 year old
boys and 3 to 7 year old girls. On November 15, children dressed
in kimono visit a Shinto shrine to report their healthy development
and to receive divine blessings. Hawaii Kotohira Jinsha - Hawaii
Dazaifu Tenamngu has initiated a special event every Saturday
and Sunday, with complimentary kimono dressing to perpetuate
this spiritually enriching and culturally exciting tradition.
Contact: Irene Takizawa (808) 841-4755.
Roxy
Pro:
The
annual Roxy Pro, held in mid-November, is the first women's
events of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing. This event features
the world's top female surfers as they battle it out for the
Association of Surfing Professionals World Title.
Contact:
Ocean Promotion, Jodi Young (808) 637-2299.
Vans
Hawaiian Pro:
The
Vans Hawaiian Pro is the first of three men's professional surfing
events that make up the Annual Vans Triple Crown of Surfing.
This 6-star World Qualifying Series, held in mid-November onwards,
features more than 100 of the world's top professional surfers
who battle it out for $125,000. The premier surfing series take
place in the giant winter waves of Oahu's North Shore at Haleiwa's
Ali'i Beach Park.
Contact:
Ocean Promotion, Jodi Young (808) 637-2299.
Waikiki
Artfest:
This
art festival features the display and sale of fine art and handcrafted
multi-ethnic creations of Hawaii's talented artists, including
all types of jewelry, clothing, wood products, soaps and candles,
ceramics, and stained glass. Held in mid-November in Kapiolani
Park, directly across from the Honolulu Zoo at the Diamond Head
end of Waikiki, you are also entertained to live music and great
food at this celebration of the arts of Hawaii.
Contact:
(808) 696-6717.
Honda
Mountainman Triathlon:
Held in mid-November, this annual triathlon starts at Kualoa
Ranch. It begins with a flat and easy swim, followed by the
mountain bike which includes hills with awesome views, and finally
goes through the woods for a great scenic run.
Contact:
(808) 237-7321.
King
Kalakaua’s Birthday Celebration:
The
Friends of Iolani Palace celebrate King Kalakaua’s birthday
each year in mid-November and invite the public to participate
in the festivities. The Palace is decorated in red, white and
blue bunting and Hawaiian flags recreate the Palace decorations
for King Kalakaua's Jubilee. The Annual Review of the Royal
Guard also takes place on this day. Admission is free.
Contact:
(808) 522-0822.
O'Neill
World Cup of Surfing:
Sponsored
by O'Neill, the World Cup of Surfing is the second of three
stops of the Annual Vans Triple Crown of Surfing and helps to
determine the year's esteemed Vans Triple Crown champion. Only
the world’s top-ranked pros and four wildcard entrants
are permitted to compete in this event at Sunset Beach of Oahu’s
North Shore where waves can be up to 20 feet thick and up to
four stories high. The event lasts for 2 weeks - the last of
November and the first of December.
Contact:
Ocean Promotion, Jodi Young (808) 637-2299.
World
Art Bazaar:
This annual marvelous bazaar, held from late November to early
December, features one-of-a-kind gift items and vintage and
contemporary accents for the home from around the world.
Contact:
Honolulu Academy of Arts, (808) 532-8700.
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