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Date: Sunday, 10 March, 2024       Time: All Day
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Hawaii Convention Center (Main)
1801 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
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The 28th Annual Honolulu Festival promises a vibrant celebration of cultural exchange and unity, inviting the public to immerse themselves in the festivities spanning from March 8 to March 10. The event aims to foster a deeper understanding of global cultures and promote a sustainable future for Hawaii.

From educational experiences to dynamic performances encompassing music, dance, and arts, attendees can expect a weekend brimming with diverse activities. The festival will feature free cultural performances and exhibits at three locations across Oahu, including the Hawaii Convention Center, Ala Moana Center, and Waikiki Beach Walk.

Notable highlights include the Grand Parade through Waikiki and the mesmerizing Nagaoka Fireworks Show over Waikiki Beach, culminating the festivities with grandeur. Through this exchange of global ideas and cultural immersion, the Honolulu Festival strives to promote respect, understanding, and connection among communities from the Pacific Rim and beyond, fostering a brighter future for generations to come.

• Friendship Gala
• Cultural Performances & Exhibits
• Craft Fair, Exhibitions, Food & Ennichi Corner
• Sake and Food Fest
• Japanese Film Festival
• Grand Parade
• Nagaoka Fireworks Show


Festival Dates
March 8 - 10, 2024


3-Day Schedule

Mar 8, 2024 (Fri)
• 09:00 am - 01:00 pm: Educational School Tours
• 12:00 pm - 01:30 pm: Governor's Luncheon Reception
• 07:00 pm - 07:00 pm: Friendship Gala

Mar 9, 2024 (Sat)
• 10:00 am - 06:00 pm: Sake & Food Fest
• 10:00 am - 06:00 pm: Craft Fair / Ennichi Corner / Food Corner
• 10:00 am - 06:00 pm: Stage Performances
• 10:00 am - 04:54 pm: Japanese Film Festival
• 10:00 am - 06:00 pm: SISTER EVENT JAPAN FOOD FESTIVAL in Hawaii
• 10:00 am - 06:00 pm: Honolulu Art Market 2024
• 10:00 am - 06:00 pm: Japan Product Bazaar :Hawaii Sister Cities Edition
• 11:00 am: Maui Mikoshi Unveiling Ceremony
• 11:00 am: Genki Ball Toss Event
• 11:00 am - 06:00 pm: Maui Mikoshi (Exhibit Only)
• 12:00 pm - 12:15 pm: Bon Dance
• 12:00 pm: ONIGIRI ACTION at Japan Food Festival
• 02:00 pm: Sabaki Girl Tuna Cutting LIVE at Japan Food Festival
• 02:20 pm - 02:35 pm: Bon Dance
• 04:00 pm: ONIGIRI ACTION at Japan Food Festival
• 05:00 pm - 05:30 pm: Hitomi Shimatani Official Supporter(Rainbow EKIDEN) Inauguration Mini-Live
• 05:30 pm - 08:00 pm: Aloha DANCE CONVENTION 2024

Mar 10, 2024 (Sun)
• 08:00 am: SISTER EVENT Honolulu Rainbow EKIDEN 2024
• 10:00 am - 03:00 pm: Sake & Food Fest
• 10:00 am - 02:49 pm: Japanese Film Festival
• 10:00 am - 03:00 pm: Honolulu Art Market 2024
• 10:00 am - 03:00 pm: SISTER EVENT JAPAN FOOD FESTIVAL in Hawaii
• 10:00 am - 03:00 pm: Craft Fair / Ennichi Corner / Food Corner
• 10:00 am - 03:00 pm: Japan Product Bazaar :Hawaii Sister Cities Edition
• 10:00 am - 03:00 pm: Maui Mikoshi (Exhibit Only)
• 10:00 am - 03:00 pm: Stage Performances
• 11:00 am: Sabaki Girl Tuna Cutting LIVE at Japan Food Festival
• 11:00 am: Genki Ball Toss Event
• 12:20 pm - 12:35 pm: Bon Dance
• 01:00 pm: ONIGIRI ACTION at Japan Food Festival
• 04:00 pm - 08:00 pm: Grand Parade
• 08:30 pm - 08:45 pm: Nagaoka Hanabi (Nagaoka Fireworks)

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