Feastival is bringing special Okinawan dishes to Oahu
Okinawan-owned eateries are creating new dishes and specials Nov. 2 to 8 in a bid to keep the cuisine alive
Ethnic Festivals
The Cherry Blossom Festival Quietly Crowns Queen and Court in Honolulu
The 68th festival ball went virtual this year, still dedicated to perpetuating Japanese culture, even in the time of COVID-19.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2020 Hawaiian Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Grab your kilt and get your canned haggis fix at the 40th annual event on March 28 and 29.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2020 Honolulu Festival
Catch live cultural performances, indulge in food from across the globe and more from March 8-10.
O‘ahu in 1955: HONOLULU Looks Back at the 6th Narcissus Festival During Chinese New Year
“One of Hawai‘i’s most colorful events.”
Where to Find Jai in Chinatown for Chinese New Year
If you’re looking for the traditional dish of jai to celebrate the Year of the Ox, here are four places we tried in Downtown Honolulu.
Best of the Fests: O‘ahu’s 20 Ethnic Festivals
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 20 ethnic festivals on O‘ahu won’t disappoint.
6 Chinese Bakeries in Honolulu to Celebrate the Year of the Rat During Chinese New Year
From newer spots to institutions, here’s where to pick up treats—steamed, baked and candied—for the new year and beyond.
My Honolulu: My Year of Writing About 15 Ethnic Festivals in Hawai‘i
Shot put, grass skirts, Korean pancakes and andagi.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2020 New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival in Honolulu
It’s time to celebrate the rats—those born in the Year of the Rat, of course—at the 27th annual New Year’s ‘Ohana Festival on January 12.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2019 Festa Italiana in Honolulu
Eat, drink and immerse yourself in Italian culture at Festa Italiana, the only event of its kind in Hawai‘i, on Sept. 28.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2019 Aloha Festivals on O‘ahu
Say aloha to one of the biggest Hawaiian cultural celebrations starting on Saturday, Aug. 31.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2019 Korean Festival in Honolulu
Celebrate all things Korean at this fun-packed fest that has it all.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2019 Prince Lot Hula Festival
This year marks the 3rd year in the festival’s 41-year run that it will be held at historic ‘Iolani Palace. Here’s your guide to what to expect, where to park and more.
There Are More than 52 Things to Order at Hawai‘i’s First Filipino Food Week
20 restaurants on O‘ahu and Maui offer special Filipino dishes, many featuring coconut, June 9 through 15.
Greek Festival of Hawai‘i is a No Go in 2019
Ongoing renovations at McCoy Pavilion led organizers to cancel the longstanding event.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 2019 Filipino Fiesta in Honolulu
Celebrate Filipino culture and indulge in your favorite traditional foods on May 4.
Your Ultimate Guide to Watching the 2019 Merrie Monarch Festival
Get ready for the “Olympics of hula” from April 25 to 27.
Quote Unquote: What It’s Really Like Organizing the Merrie Monarch Festival
Luana Kawelu, 79, took over as president of the Merrie Monarch Festival after her mom, Dottie Thompson, who was instrumental in reviving the event in the 1970s, died in 2010.
Why the Cherry Blossom Festival’s Controversial Ancestry Requirement Change Still Matters 20 Years Later
With the crowning of the 67th festival queen and court on Saturday, March 16, we take a look back at 1999, a pivotal year for the historic event.
Best of the Fests: O‘ahu’s 21 Annual Ethnic Festivals
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.
How 5 Popular Ethnic Festivals in Honolulu Adapt While Keeping Traditions Alive
Hurricane threats, new fees and money troubles have suddenly forced some of Honolulu’s decades-old ethnic festivals to pivot and change course in the past few years.
A Walk in the Park? Why So Many Major Events Are Leaving Kapi‘olani Regional Park
Kapi‘olani Regional Park is somewhat of an anomaly: It is managed by the city but governed by a trust.
