Share your Photos!
We have posted photos on our facebook in the album "Friendship Gala 2011".
Let's share your photos of the 17th Annual Honolulu Festival!
Japan was hit by the large earthquakes and tsunami on Sunday, March 11, 2011 (local Japan time). Japan really needs your help. Please donate to Japan Disaster Relief.
Honolulu Festival Foundation Presents
Jake Shimabukuro
Charity Concert for the Japan-Hawaii Relief Fund
Honolulu Festival Foundation hastily decided to hold a Charity concert on Sunday March 13, 2011 at Waikiki Beachwalk.
Jake Shimabukuro, Manoa DNA and Dai Hirai from Japan has graciously donated their time to perform at the charity concert.
We would like to thank our many volunteers, sponsors, participants, spectators and staff members whose extraordinary efforts helped make this year's Honolulu Festival a great success.
We hope to see all of you next year at the 18th Annual Honolulu Festival!
The 18th Annual Honolulu Festival will be held on March 16, 17 and 18, 2012. Don't forget to mark your calendars!
This Saturday hundreds flocked to enjoy the many vendors, performers, and cultural interactions that paid hommage to their respected countries. Diverse range of cultures were represented at the Hawaii Convention center, showing off food, merchandise, and traditional activities open to the public.
Come and join us tomorrow at the Honolulu Festival. Hope to see you there!
March 11, 2011 Fireworks Show Canceled for Honolulu Festival
Organizers of the 2011 Honolulu Festival announced that the Nagaoka Fireworks Show planned for Sunday, March 13, has been canceled out of respect to the victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on Thursday, March 10. The decision to cancel was made following discussions between Festival organizers and officials from Nagaoka City, Japan, where the fireworks show originates from and is one of the cities that suffered damage on Thursday. [ See More ]
March 1, 2011
17th Annual Honolulu Festival Press Conference
The 17th Annual Honolulu Festival Kick Off Press Conference was held this morning at 10:30 am at Waikiki Beach Walk.
February 18, 2011 Special Interview | Nagaoka Fireworks
we were delighted to have the opportunity to interview Mayor Mori of Nagaoka City in Niigata Prefecture. Mayor Mori talked to us in regards to the launching of the Nagaoka Fireworks in Honolulu.
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January 11, 2011 Special Interview | Nagaoka Fireworks
The Nagaoka Fireworks from Niigata, Japan will be displayed at the 17th Annual Honolulu Festival.
We are happy to have an opportunity to interview vice chairman of the Executive Committee for Developing a Bridge of Friendship between Japan and USA.
March 8, 2011 Hello Kitty is Coming to Honolulu Festival!
Hello Kitty is coming to Honolulu Festival Ennichi Corner!
We welcome picture taking for 10 person per hour. Tickets will be given for first 10 people at The Custom Company booth next to Ennichi Corner. This is first come first service!
Please bring your own camera.
Saturday, 12 March
11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 (5 times)
Sunday, 13 March
11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 (4 times)
*10 minutes picture opportunity on the top of every hour
Hello Kitty T-shirts and Curious George T-shirts are available for purchase at The Custom Company booth.
March 7, 2011 Movie Show! So mark your calendar!
The movies directed by Clint Eastwood, "LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA" and "FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS" will be shown at Hawaii Convention Center.
Admission is Free!
LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA
Sat. 3/12/2011
11:00am - 1:20pm
FLAGS OF OUR FATHERS
Sat. 3/12/2011
2:00pm - 4:15pm
17th Annual Honolulu Festival Press Conference
The 17th Annual Honolulu Festival Kick Off Press Conference was held this morning at 10:30 am at Waikiki Beach Walk.
February 18, 2011 Special Interview | Nagaoka Fireworks
we were delighted to have the opportunity to interview Mayor Mori of Nagaoka City in Niigata Prefecture. Mayor Mori talked to us in regards to the launching of the Nagaoka Fireworks in Honolulu.
[ See More ]
February 14, 2011 The Friendship Gala Tickets are Available Online!
The Friendship Gala is an exciting event featuring cultural performances from all over the world and wonderful cuisine of Roy's, 3660 on the Rise, Nobu Waikiki and many other famous restaurants.
Iron Chef Morimoto will bring the elegant cuisine to you this year!
Honolulu Festival to Support biggest Koi Show in Hawaii
We support the 4th Annual International Aloha Koi Show which is the biggest koi show in Hawaii.
The Koi Show will feature hundreds of top-quality koi on display in addition to educational seminars, kids activities and live entertainment.
[ See More ]
February 4, 2011 The Sanshin of a thousand people at the Grand Parade
Okinawan musical instrument, Sanshin players can be a part of the 17th Honolulu Festival Grand Parade! We want 1,000 sanshin players from Hawaii, mainland USA and Okinawa!
February 1, 2011 Let's all dance! Yosakoi Hawaii Dance Program
Participate in a new cultural experience!
Come and dance the Yosakoi, Japanese Matsuri dance, with the popular dancers of Sugaren. Join in the fun at the Honolulu Festival!
January 19, 2011 Win a Trip to the 2011 Honolulu Festival!
HAWAII Magazine is giving away a free trip to the 2011 Honolulu Festival, March 11-13! Enter to win a 4-night stay in Waikiki, along with VIP tickets to 2 of the biggest festival events. The grand prize winner will receive 2 round-trip tickets on Hawaiian Airlines from the U.S. Mainland, a 4-night stay at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa or Courtyard by Marriott Waikiki Beach, 2 tickets to the Friendship Gala on March 12 and 2 VIP seats for the Waikiki Grand Parade on March 13.
Please go to HAWAII Magazine 2011 Honolulu Festival vacation giveaway contest page for complete rules and instructions on how to win this fabulous weekend getaway!
We welcome any children and all adults who wish to participate in the Grand Parade with the Honolulu Daijayama.
I would like to introduce some of the people from Omuta/Japan and local people who loves Daijayama.
[ See More ]
January 12, 2011 Now Accepting Applications for Volunteers!
The Honolulu Festival Foundation is now accepting volunteer applications for the 17th Annual Honolulu Festival.
Each year there are hundreds of people with families and their friends come and volunteer for the festival.
Let's volunteer for the 17th Annual Honolulu Festival. [ See More ]
January 11, 2011 Special Interview | Nagaoka Fireworks
The Nagaoka Fireworks from Niigata, Japan will be displayed at the 17th Annual Honolulu Festival.
We are happy to have an opportunity to interview vice chairman of the Executive Committee for Developing a Bridge of Friendship between Japan and USA.
Aloha Teachers! Join our Educational School Tour!
We would like to invite your school's students to take part in a unique educational school tour "Behind the Scenes" on Friday, March 11, 2011.
This is a wonderful opportunity for your students to get a close-up look at the displays and meet with the various performers and artisans.
November 1, 2010 Nagaoka Fireworks to light up the skies of Waikiki for the 17th Annual Honolulu Festival
Nagaoka Fireworks display from Niigata Prefecture will be presented at the 17th Annual Honolulu Festival, to be held from March 11-13, 2011. This is an event that you will not want to miss!
[ See More ]
October 26, 2010 We can not wait until the next years Festival!
Each year the relationship of Honolulu Festival and Omuta Daijayama has become stronger ...
April 15, 2010 Honolulu Festival Interviews National Living Treasure of Japan, Sanshin Master Terukina Choichi
We had a chance to interview Sanshin Master Terukina Choichi Sensei who happened to be in Hawaii the last week of March.
March 25, 2010 Our New Project with Kapi'olani Community College Report
A new project was created for the 16th Annual Honolulu Festival focusing on volunteerism and community outreach. The Honolulu Festival Foundation partnered with the students of Kapi'olani Community College for two Live Streaming Projects. [ See More ]
March 24, 2010 KCC Students Interview
Kapi'olani Community College Students interviewed anime fans at the Anime Corner.
March 19, 2010 In response to many requests...
Now on Sale!
The 2010 Honolulu Festival Staff T-shirt, designed by 88 Tees, was not for sale during the 16th Annual Honolulu Festival. However, due to many requests, the Staff T-shirt is for sale online through our website for a limited time. Hurry and purchase! Limited stock. [ Buy Now ]
March 17, 2010 Interview "Share Your Voice with the Next Generation" Our new project "Share Your Voice" is a collaboration project of Honolulu Festival and Kapiolani Community College students.
They
asked people to share their voice on what they would like to pass down to the next generation. [ View Interview Movies ]
March 16, 2010 Share your Photos!
We will be posting some of your photos on our facebook in the album “2010 Honolulu Festival” each day. Please post your photos on our Fan Page.
Let's share your photos of the 16th Annual Honolulu Festival! [ Facebook Photo Album ]
March 16, 2010
Tammy
Dara
Congratulations! Grand Prize Winners at the 16th Annual Honolulu Festival
The Grand Prizes for Saturday and Sunday were two night stays at the luxurious Fairmont Orchid on the Big Island. All day long the people attending the Honolulu Festival filled in their drawing forms hoping to win the Grand Prize.
Dara and her husband were just about to go on a vacation to rest after his treatment. What an amazing story! Please have a great time on the Big Island!
March 14, 2010 The 16th Annual Honolulu Festival was a huge success！
We would like to thank our many volunteers, sponsors, participants, spectators and staff members whose extraordinary efforts helped make this year's Honolulu Festival a great success.
Kapiolani Community College students reported the event via live streaming this weekend.
Honolulu Daijayama did their spinning in the Grand Parade. We recall the last time spectators witnessed this incredible move by Honolulu Daijayama was 7 years ago.
So if you missed any of this year's action or would like to see them again, please come see our ustream channel.
We hope to see all of you next year at the 17th Annual Honolulu Festival.
[ View the Streaming Videos (recorded) ]
March 11, 2010 Honolulu Festival to be on Channel 2 KHON Manolo Morales Early Morning Show on Friday 3/12
Manolo will feature Dai Hirai. He will play the song he composed for the Honolulu Festival on his ukulele, "One Love -Pacific Harmony."
We will also have the Alaska Native Heritage Center Dancers and the Dallas Baptist University Choir.
March 9, 2010 Interview! Dai Hirai, Super Ukulele Player!
We had a interview session with Dai Hirai this morning, who wrote and sang the "One Love -Pacific Harmony-" which is the official song for the Honolulu Festival.
He just arrived in Honolulu from Japan.
He will be playing the official song during this year's Honolulu Festival.
March 9, 2010 Special Event Movies at Hawaii Convention Center on March 13, Saturday
Internationally acclaimed movies, Hula Girls and Departures to be presented at Hawaii Convention Center.
Admission is Free! [ See More ]
March 7, 2010 Ryukyu Classical Dance and Roy's to be on Hawaii News
Honolulu Festival will be on KGMB and KHNL on March 9, Tuesday morning from 7:50. The Ryukyu Koten Afuso-ryu Ongaku Kenkyuu Choichi Kai Hawaii group will perform. [ See More ] March 4, 2010 Famous Anime singer will be coming to Honolulu Festival
Sasaki Isao who sings theme songs of Space Battleship Yamato, Science Ninja Team Gatchaman and Galaxy Express 999 etc.
February 11, 2010 New Project with Kapi'olani Community College(KCC) Students!
We had the first meeting with KCC students today.
Check out our facebook! We will update the latest happenings and updates.
February 10, 2010 The Honolulu Festival's Friendship Gala tickets are available online!
The Friendship Gala is an exciting event featuring wonderful cuisine of Alan Wong's, Halekulani,
Roy's, 3660 on the Rise, Nobu Waikiki, Mariposa and many other famous restaurants.
Come and enjoy food and cultural performances from all over the world.
January 27, 2010 The winner of Honolulu Festival’s 7th Annual Maui Mikoshi Design Contest is announced!
The friendly competition among four Maui high schools included Baldwin (last year’s winner), St. Anthony and Lahainaluna.
The Maui Mikoshi Design Contest was developed in 2004 as part of Honolulu Festival’s community outreach program.
January 22, 2010 Our Superb Sponsor, Outrigger Enterprises' Interview
The Foundation had the opportunity to interview David Carey, President and CEO of Outrigger Enterprises Group.
We asked him about Outrigger's latest projects, his organization's commitment to the community and the partnership that Outrigger has developed with the Honolulu Festival. [ See More ]
January 19, 2010 What's New! Honolulu Festival!
Honolulu Festival has launched an official channel on the YouTube.
Please stay tuned for the latest happenings and updates.
Honolulu Festival Official YouTube Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/honolulufestival
December 21, 2009
The Alaska Native Heritage Center Dancers will be returning to the 16th Annual Honolulu Festival!
We would like to announce the good news!
The Alaska Native Heritage Center Dancers from Anchorage, Alaska will be returning to the 16th Annual Honolulu Festival. It will be a chance to meet the southernmost culture and northernmost culture in the United States.
August 18, 2009
Honolulu Festival Foundation announces sub theme of
16th Annual Honolulu Festival "Discovery through Traditions"
The 16th Annual Honolulu Festival will be held on March 12-14, 2010. The Festival's theme, "Pacific Harmony," reflects the Foundation's vision to share the many cultures of the Pacific region with the people of Hawaii and those visiting from all over the world. The Honolulu Festival Foundation is very excited to announce its sub theme for the 16th Annual Honolulu Festival, "Discovery through Traditions."
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We can not wait until the next years Festival! 
October 6, 2010
Hello Press!
In response to many requests... 
Our new project "Share Your Voice" is a collaboration project of Honolulu Festival and Kapiolani Community College students.
March 9, 2010
Grand Prize Winners at the 15th Annual Honolulu Festival 
Matsuzaka Keiko of "Tenshumonogatari" and Leaders of "Daidengaku"...
15th Annual Honolulu Festival's Superb Sponsors Interview 
Honolulu Festival Seeking New Sponsors Come and Join the HF Ohana!
