January 13, 2012 Now Accepting Applications for Volunteers!
The Honolulu Festival Foundation is now accepting volunteer applications for the 18th Annual Honolulu Festival.
Each year, there are hundreds of people who join the Honolulu Festival as a volunteer.
Come and volunteer with your family and/or friends! [ See More ]
September 16, 2011 Honolulu Festival Foundation has announced the sub theme!
We are very excited to announce its sub theme for the 18th Annual Honolulu Festival, "Bonding together, hand in hand."
It is most appropriate for the next Honolulu Festival as a number of Pacific Rim regions faced recent disasters and were able to overcome and support each other by bonding through cultural understanding.
July 7, 2011 The much anticipated Nagaoka Fireworks will light up the skies of Waikiki for the 18th Annual Honolulu Festival!
We are proud to announce, the Nagaoka Hanabi (Fireworks) from Niigata, Japan will be displayed at the 2012 Honolulu Festival.
It will be making their first ever appearance outside of Japan on Waikiki Beach.
Nagaoka Hanabi (Fireworks) at the 2012 Honolulu Festival
Date: Sunday March 4, 2012
Venue: Waikiki Beach
Related articles: Special Interview
(from the 2011 Honolulu Festival)
- Nagaoka Fireworks Interview 1
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Nagaoka Fireworks Interview 2
April 27, 2011 The New Dates for the 18th Annual Honolulu Festival
The 18th Annual Honolulu Festival had been originally planned for March 16-18, 2012, however we have decided to change it to March 2-4, 2012.
April 11, 2011 Share Your Voice Project with Kapi'olani Community College
The 17th Annual Honolulu Festival joined force with the students of Kapi'olani Community College (KCC) for the second consecutive year in the "Share Your Voice" project.
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April 7, 2011 Congratulations! Grand Prize Winners!
Many people attending the 17th Annual Honolulu Festival filled in their drawing forms hoping to win the Grand Prize. The Grand Prizes were two night stays at the luxurious Fairmont Resort Hotels on Maui or the Big Island.
The Fairmont Resort Hotels is the ideal resort for anyone going away for a nice relaxing break. Please have a great time!
April 5, 2011 Honolulu Festival Report - 6
The Hawaii Music Festivals were held as a segment of the Honolulu Festival. The schools that participated in this year's Festival came from Hawaii, U.S. Mainland, Canada and Japan.
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April 4, 2011 Honolulu Festival Report - 5
A dream come true collaborative event was actualized! Three indigenous groups joined forces to introduce their special culture and traditions through dance and music.
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March 29, 2011 Honolulu Festival Report - 4
The Honolulu Festival Educational Tours is a good chance for the children of Hawaii to experience many cultures.
March 28, 2011 Honolulu Festival Report - 3
The Friendship Gala is an exciting event featuring cultural performances and a great event for the gourmet of Honolulu to try new flavors and cuisine.
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March 25, 2011 Honolulu Festival Report - 2
The Grand Parade was held in Waikiki It exceeded expectations with a colorful array of performances from many Pacific Rim countries.
March 22, 2011 Honolulu Festival Report - 1
Performers from Japan, Hawaii and other Pacific Rim countries entertained the many spectators on the stages!
