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Experience Pacific Harmony at the Honolulu Festival
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ALOHA DEAN
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Download: | QuickTime | DevalVR |Flash The Honolulu Festival is Hawaii's premier cultural event, promoting understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Pacific Rim region. Each year, the Festival draws thousands of new and returning spectators who are looking for an experience beyond Hawaii. Through educational programs and activities sponsored by the Honolulu Festival Foundation, a non profit organization, the Festival continues to successfully share the rich and vibrant blend of Asia, Pacific and Hawaiian cultures with the rest of the world.Read History and Highlights in past Festival since 1995 |
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Dance performances and traditional art demonstrations are displayed by artisans from Japan, Australia, Tahiti, Philippines, Republic of China (Taiwan), Korea, Hawaii and the rest of the United States.
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The three day extravaganza occurs every year in March on a weekend from Friday through Sunday.
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| There are over 100 booths representing crafts from Hawaii and others Pacific Rim countries. |
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| Moreover, admission to all Festival events is free, ensuring that everyone can take part in the festivities. |
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| Hawaiian Quilting dates back to the early 1800s when the first European entered the island.
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| Honolulu Festival activities are held at various locations in the heart of the city, making them easily accessible to residents and visitors alike.
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| The Festival culminates with a spectacular parade down Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki, Hawaii.
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| Some of the highlights of this year’s parade include appearances by Miss Hawaii, the Cherry Blossom and Narcissus Queens, |
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| performances by top Hawaii high school bands, hula, and a variety of dance troupes representing the Pacific.
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