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2009 Honolulu Festival Photo Contest

The Honolulu Festival Foundation proudly announces the winners of the 15th Annual Honolulu Festival Photo Contest!


Thank you very much to all our participants! There were numerous entries from Hawaii and Japan. All of the images submitted are special and exhilarating. The photos captured the participants' moments as well as the spectators' joy in being a part of this amazing cultural event. Many images are of professional quality. Some are simply expressing their amazement at witnessing and experiencing different cultures. We wanted the winning images to be as expressive as possible-and ‘speak' to the people about the Festival. After the careful selection by the Honolulu Festival Foundation officers, we are pleased to announce 8 winners today.

- Most Graceful Photo Award -
Ryan Sakamoto (Hawaii) "Tenshumonogatari"
Ryan Sakamoto (Hawaii) 
"Tenshumonogatari"
Performance Stage (Hawaii Convention Center)
[ large image ]

[see feature article ]


- Most Popular Photo Award -
Riko Leffanta (Hawaii) "Sonoda Gakuen"
Rico Leffanta (Hawaii) 
"Sonoda Gakuen"
Grand Parade (Kalakaua Ave, Waikiki)

[ large image ]
[see 15th Honolulu Festival Report ]


- Most Exciting Photo Award -
Barbara Li (Hawaii) "Taiko Kozo"
Barbara Li (Hawaii)
"Taiko Kozo"

Performance Stage (Hawaii Convention Center)
[ large image ]
[see 15th Honolulu Festival Report ]


- Most Animated Photo Award -
Greg Knudsen (Hawaii) "Katsuura Fujinkai"
Warren Au (Hawaii)
"Tonosama-Ren"

Performance Stage (Hawaii Convention Center)
[ large image ]
[see 15th Honolulu Festival Report ]


- Most Enthusiastic Photo Award -
Mie Oki (Japan) "Ibaraki City Dance Drill Team World Wings"
Mie Oki (Japan) 
"Ibaraki City Dance Drill Team World Wings"

Grand Parade (Kalakaua Ave, Waikiki)
[ large image ]

[see 15th Honolulu Festival Report ]


- Most Hospitable Photo Award -
Greg Knudsen (Hawaii) "Nagaoka Y's Baton Studio"
Greg Knudsen (Hawaii)  
"Nagaoka Y's Baton Studio"

Performance Stage (Ala Moana Center)
[ large image ]
[see 15th Honolulu Festival Report ]


- Most Spectacular Photo Award -
Greg Knudsen (Hawaii) "Honolulu Daijayama"
Greg Knudsen (Hawaii) 
  "Honolulu Daijayama"

Grand Parade (Kalakaua Ave, Waikiki)
[ large image ]
[see 15th Honolulu Festival: Honolulu Daijayama]


-Newest Culture Photo Award -
Rico Leffanta (Hawaii) "Maid Cafe"
Rico Leffanta (Hawaii) 
"Maid Cafe"

Maid Cafe (Hawaii Convention Center)
[ large image ]
[see 15th Honolulu Festival Report; Subculture ]


Congratulations to all of the winners!
Each winner will receive gifts from Honolulu Festival Foundation.


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