2018 Festa Italiana
The second annual event brought a taste of Italy to Honolulu with a mix of authentic Italian food, drinks, performances and a showcase of European luxury cars.
Ethnic Festivals
2018 Prince Lot Hula Festival
July 2018 marked the second year, in the festival’s 40-year run, that it was held at historic ‘Iolani Palace.
Field Notes: Ring in the Lunar New Year with These Okinawan Lion Dancers
Field Notes explores Honolulu’s vast and varied scenes and subcultures. This month: Okinawa Lion Dancers.
8 Chinese New Year Foods You’ll Need to Celebrate Like You’re Chinese
You don’t have to be Chinese to enjoy these eight lucky foods traditionally eaten by the Chinese during the lunar new year.
Chinee like me: Chinatown gau
This weekend is the big celebration: On Friday, February 13, you’ll see lions dancing through Chinatown for Choy Cheng; and on Saturday, February 14, Maunakea Street will be closed all day and night for the big street festival and parade.
Hawai‘i Ethnic Pageants Are More Than Just Beauty Contests
Ethnic beauty pageants have long been a staple of Hawai‘i’s diverse cultural history. Over the years, though, they’ve had to evolve to fit the changing times.
Building Lanterns At Shinnyo-en Temple For The Annual Lantern Floating Ceremony
Every Memorial Day, thousands converge at Ala Moana Beach for the the annual Lantern Floating ceremony, a time to remember those who have died and hope for peace and a harmonious future.
Eight Things for Chinese New Year
If you want a primer, I have a list of eight things you need to optimize ringing in the Lunar New Year.
