Best of the Fests: O‘ahu’s 21 Annual Ethnic Festivals

Your 2019 list for all things ethnic festivals on O‘ahu.
Jayna Omaye,
Prince Lot
Prince Lot Hula Festival 2018
Photo: Aaron K. Yoshino

 

Stuff your face with authentic food while soaking in the cultures of the Islands. From hula and Chinese lion dances to taiko and opera, this list of 21 ethnic festivals on O‘ahu won’t disappoint.

 

SEE ALSO: How 5 Popular Ethnic Festivals in Honolulu Adapt While Keeping Traditions Alive

 

January

Narcissus Festival Queen
Photo: Courtesy of Narcissus Queen Pageant

 

 

February

Night in Chinatown
PHOTO: BRENT WONG

 

SEE ALSO: Your Ultimate Guide to the 2019 Night in Chinatown and Lunar New Year Parade

 

March

Honolulu Festival 2018
2018 Honolulu Festival
Photo: David Croxford

 

 

April

Scottish Festival
Photo: David Croxford

 

  • Hawaiian Scottish Festival & Highland Games

 

May

Filipino Fiesta Court
PHOTO: COURTESY OF FILIPINO COMMUNITY CENTER

 

 

June

Pan-Pacific 2018
Photo: David Croxford

 

 

July

Cherry Blossom Court
PHOTO: TIEN ENGA

 

 

August

Greek Fest
PHOTO: ODEELO DAYONDON

 

SEE ALSO: Your Ultimate Guide to the 2018 Greek Festival

 

September

Aloha Festival
Photo: COURTESY OF ALOHA FESTIVALS

 

SEE ALSO: Quote Unquote: Meet the Aloha Festivals Floral Parade's Pā‘ū Rider

 

October

Festa Italiana
AN ARTIST PAINTS THE SCENE AT FESTA ITALIANA. In 2019, The festival, which is usually in October, will be held during September. 
PHOTO: COURTESY OF FESTA ITALIANA

 

  • Hispanic Heritage Festival
     

  • Honolulu Intertribal Powwow

 

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This article appears in the January 2019 issue of HONOLULU Magazine.

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