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Aloha
Festivals:
Hawaii's
premier cultural showcase, the Aloha Festivals is a celebration
of Hawaii's music, dance and history. This annual six-week Festival
starts on September 8 th, when traditional chant and hula, and
the Oahu Royal Court gathering on the steps of Ionani Palace,
form part of the opening ceremony.
Contact:
(808) 589-1771.
Waikiki
Roughwater Swim:
This
2.4 mile ocean race is held each year in early September. It
starts in the morning at 9 a.m. at San Souci and finishes at
Hilton Hawaiian Village.
Contact:
(808) 864-8091.
Aloha
Festivals Waikiki Hoolaulea:
Held
annually in early September, hundreds of thousands of partygoers
take to the streets of Waikiki to celebrate the Aloha Festivals.
This is Hawaii's largest block party with dancing, entertainment,
ethnic foods and Hawaiian arts and crafts. This free event takes
place from 7 to 10:30 p.m. on Kalakaua Avenue.
Contact:
(808) 589-1771.
Aloha
Festivals Downtown Mele:
In mid-September, the city's famed Bishop Street in downtown
Honolulu comes alive with Hawaiian music and dance, multi-ethnic
food booths and leis. Several activities and events are held
throughout Bishop and Merchant Street.
Contact:
(808) 589-1771.
Aloha
Festivals Floral Parade:
This
is Hawaii's most famous parade. Held in mid-September each year,
it is described as an "eruption of flowers," with pageantry
unlike any other parade in the world. The procession includes
pa'u riders, floral floats, hula halau and marching bands. This
two-hour parade begins at Ala Moana Park and ends at Kapiolani
Park.
Contact:
(808) 589-1771.
Hawaii
Wood Show:
This
annual woodworking exhibition, entitled Na Laau O Hawaii , features
Hawaii's finest woodcrafts. Held each year in mid-September
at the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center in Waikiki, it is organized
by the Hawaii Forest Industry Association.
Contact:
(808) 841-9495.
Old
Pali Road 4.4 m Run:
Held
annually around the middle of September, this 4.4 m run goes
through the rainforest on the Old Pali Road on the windward
side of Oahu.
Contact:
(808) 295-MPRR.
Frank
B. Shaner Hawaiian Falsetto Contest:
Some
of Hawaii's top musical stars perform in this mid-September
annual contest. Falsetto singers vie for prizes in a stunning
display of talent at the Hawaii Theatre. Falsetto is a vocal
art that dates back to when Hawaiian women were forbidden to
sing publicly.
Contact:
(808) 528-0506.
Fifth
Annual Flavors of Technology:
In
this annual event, Flavors of Technology celebrates the achievements
of Hawaii's leading technology professionals. Awards are given
for Hawaii's Top High Tech Leaders, Technology Hall of Fame,
Technology Company of the Year, Tech Educator of the Year, Technology
Woman of the Year and Technology Community Service.
Contact:
(808) 947-3101.
Aloha
Festivals Falsetto Contest:
This
annual event, held in late September, brings together the finest
amateur falsetto performers in concert. There are performances
by professional falsetto singers as well.
Contact:
(808) 589-1771.
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