Showing posts with label Around Waikiki. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Around Waikiki. Show all posts
Saturday, August 27, 2016
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
Friday, March 4, 2016
Honolulu Festival March 11-13, 2016 22nd Annual
22nd Annual Honolulu Festival March 11-13, 2016
Experience Pacific Harmony at the Honolulu Festival
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, the Festival continues to successfully share the rich and vibrant blend of Asia, Pacific and Hawaiian cultures with the rest of the world. The Honolulu Festival is a wonderful addition to your Hawaiian vacation. The three day extravaganza occurs every year in March on a weekend from Friday through Sunday. Dance performances and traditional art demonstrations are displayed by artisans from Japan, Australia, Tahiti, Philippines, Taiwan, Korea, Hawaii and the rest of the United States. The Festival culminates with a spectacular parade down Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki, Hawaii. Honolulu Festival activities are held at various locations in the heart of the city, making them easily accessible to residents and visitors alike. Moreover, admission to all Festival events is free, ensuring that everyone can take part in the festivities.
Thursday, March 26, 2015
PRINCE KŪHIŌ FESTIVAL 3/28/2015
The Prince Kūhiō Festival is a series of events, ceremonies and activities organized by The Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs to celebrate the birthday of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole who founded the first Hawaiian Civic Club on December 7, 1918.
Prince Kūhiō was a prince of the reigning House of Kalākaua when the government of Queen Lili‘uokalani was illegally overthrown in 1893. He later went on to become a politician in the Territory of Hawai‘i as delegate to the United States Congress where he led the passage of the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1921. The people of the State of Hawai‘i acknowledge his many contributions and have memorialized the Prince by naming schools, buildings, streets, and beaches after him, and designating March 26th as a state holiday honoring his birth.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Duke Kahanamoku Beach Challange (30th Annual) 3/15/2015
Hilton Hawaiian Village
2005 Kalia Rd
Honolulu, Hawaii 96815
Mahalo Nui Loa Waikiki Community Center
3/15/2015 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
The Duke Kahanamoku Challenge is a fun, family and corporate event for the whole community, all ages! 2015 will mark the event's 30th year anniversary with lots of exciting and fun activities and entertainment planned. Fun for the whole family, mark your calendar now. A day of fun and competition which includes:Team quarter-mile (1/4 mile) canoe sprint race in Duke's Beach (Canoes, paddles and steersman provided, if needed). Ancient Hawaiian Makahiki land games. Huki Kaula (Hawaiian Tug-of-War). Exciting to watch! Team SUP (stand up paddle) Races in Rainbow Lagoon Non-stop live entertainment! Craft Marketplace The event kicks off with a double-hulled canoe procession, in oli (chant) and Kahiko (ancient hula and song) by the Kamehameha Schools Hawaiian Ensemble class. Following the opening ceremonies, a special line-up of entertainment from the Main Stage on the Great Lawn! Hula, Tahitian and local celebrity talent!
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
21st Annual Honolulu Festival March 6-8, 2015
Experience Pacific Harmony at the Honolulu Festival
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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, the Festival continues to successfully share the rich and vibrant blend of Asia, Pacific and Hawaiian cultures with the rest of the world. The Honolulu Festival is a wonderful addition to your Hawaiian vacation. The three day extravaganza occurs every year in March on a weekend from Friday through Sunday. Dance performances and traditional art demonstrations are displayed by artisans from Japan, Australia, Tahiti, Philippines, Taiwan, Korea, Hawaii and the rest of the United States. The Festival culminates with a spectacular parade down Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki, Hawaii. Honolulu Festival activities are held at various locations in the heart of the city, making them easily accessible to residents and visitors alike. Moreover, admission to all Festival events is free, ensuring that everyone can take part in the festivities.
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, the Festival continues to successfully share the rich and vibrant blend of Asia, Pacific and Hawaiian cultures with the rest of the world. The Honolulu Festival is a wonderful addition to your Hawaiian vacation. The three day extravaganza occurs every year in March on a weekend from Friday through Sunday. Dance performances and traditional art demonstrations are displayed by artisans from Japan, Australia, Tahiti, Philippines, Taiwan, Korea, Hawaii and the rest of the United States. The Festival culminates with a spectacular parade down Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki, Hawaii. Honolulu Festival activities are held at various locations in the heart of the city, making them easily accessible to residents and visitors alike. Moreover, admission to all Festival events is free, ensuring that everyone can take part in the festivities.
The Festival’s theme, “Pacific Harmony,” reflects the Foundation’s vision to share the many cultures of the Pacific region with the people of Hawaii and those visiting from all over the world. We hope to deepen the friendship with them and contribute to world peace.
Thursday, November 20, 2014
UKULELE GUILD OF HAWAII EXHIBITION (13TH ANNUAL)
UKULELE GUILD OF HAWAII EXHIBITION (13TH ANNUAL)
November 22, 2014 9:00am - 4:00pm
Event begns at 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Free admission to our display of ukulele crafted by Guild members and international luthiers; ukulele building and playing seminars; continuous live ukulele performances; silent auction; kanikapila; vendors of "all things ukulele"
Saturday, September 6, 2014
Monday, July 28, 2014
NA HULA FESTIVAL (74TH ANNUAL)
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3, 2014
Description
Simply put, hula is a way of life. Hula is more than just a dance form. Hula directs your beliefs, traditions and values. Hula conducts your behavior and shapes who you become. A dancer breathes, eats, and sleeps hula.
The schedule of performances is as follows:
SCHEDULE
9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Royal Hawaiian Band
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. Na Wahine O Ka Hula Mai Ka Puuwai
11:00 - Noon Puanani Alama Hula Studio
Noon - 12:20 p.m. 2014 Lei Queen & Court
12:25 - 12:55 p.m. Halau Hula O Pua Aala Hone
1:00 - 1:30 p.m. Hula Hui O Kapunahala
1:35 - 2:05 p.m. Halau Hula O Hokulani
(times and performers subject to change)
Please bring your halii (covering, spread), mea ai (food) and enjoy a beautiful, relaxing day of hula at the park. Admission is free.
Monday, December 23, 2013
Sean Na'auao - 12/26 - Complimentary Cultural Programming
Enjoy Hawaiian music by the talented singer, musician, composer and producer Sean Na'auao at The Royal Grove.DATE
December 26, 2013
TIME
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Malu - 12/24- Complimentary Cultural Programming
Wednesday, December 18, 2013
Pu'uhonua - Enjoy free Hawaiian music!
Mahalo nui loa!
Enjoy nahenahe (sweet) music, stories, hula and smiles by Pu'uhonua.
DATE
December 19, 2013
TIME
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
LOCATION
The Royal Grove
Monday, October 21, 2013
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Aloha Festivals 2013 Aloha Festivals Floral Parade
Aloha Festivals Website Link
2013 Aloha Festivals Floral Parade
Saturday, September 28, 2013, 9:00am
Channel808.com will be live streaming the 2013 Aloha Festivals Floral Parade!
From Ala Moana Park, along Kalākaua Avenue to Kapi‘olani Park
A colorful equestrian procession of female and male pā‘ū riders, extravagant floats with cascades of Hawaiian flowers, hula Hālau and marching bands will brighten Kalākaua Avenue from Ala Moana Park to Kapi‘iolani Park. This is a "must see" event! Free admission.
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Waikiki at Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Beach Park
Waikiki at Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Beach Park
BEACH & NEARSHORE
CAUTION
Primarily for beachgoers and surfers
OFFSHORE
CAUTION
Primarily for boaters and kayakers
AMENITIES & ACTIVITIES
AMENITIES
ACTIVITIES
BEACH IMAGE
BEACH & NEARSHORECAUTION
Primarily for beachgoers and surfers
OFFSHORECAUTION
Primarily for boaters and kayakers
BEACH CONDITIONS
SURF CONDITIONS
SURF ALONG SOUTH FACING SHORES WILL BE 2 TO 4 FEET THROUGH THURSDAY
[9/11/2013 4:00:00 PM]
SURF CONDITIONS
SURF ALONG SOUTH FACING SHORES WILL BE 2 TO 4 FEET THROUGH THURSDAY
[9/11/2013 4:00:00 PM]
WEATHER CONDITION
Partly Cloudy
WIND CONDITION
East at 5.8 MPH (5 KT)
East at 5.8 MPH (5 KT)
AMENITIES & ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
BEACH IMAGE
Waikiki at Duke Paoa Kahanamoku Beach Park is also known as: Waikiki, Kahanamoku Beach, Milo Tree, Fort DeRussy Beach
Use of this website represents agreement with our disclaimer.
Information and Beach Analysis
In 1955 Henry J. Kaiser constructed Hawai’i’s first visitor resort in Kalia at the west end of Waikiki. He dredged a swimming area and a lagoon out of the shallow reef fronting the property, and in 1956 lined them with imported sand, creating a new beach. In May 1958 the City Planning Commission voted to name the new beach Kahanamoku Beach in honor of Duke Paoa Kahanamoku (1890-1968), one of Hawaii’s most beloved sons. Kahanamoku spent much of his childhood in Kalia at his grandfather’s home, and it was here that he learned to swim, a skill that took him to four Olympic Games. In 1912 Kahanamoku won the gold medal in the 100-meter freestyle. He also swam in the 1920, 1924, and 1932 Olympics and remained an active supporter of all water sports until his death in 1968.
Kahanamoku Beach lies between the Ala Wai Small Boat Harbor to the west and the Hilton Hawaiian Village’s catamaran pier to the east. A shallow reef protects the beach and provides a popular swimming area for families with children. Kahanamoku Lagoon is adjacent to Kahanamoku Beach where its shallow sandy bottom slopes to a depth of fourteen feet at its center. Kaisers, one of Waikiki’s well-known surf sites, is on the west margin of the boat channel that passes through the reef.
This description is taken from John R. K. Clark's book - Beaches of Oahu (Revised Edition) which is published by University of Hawai'i Press and available from University of Hawai'i Press. We thank John R. K. Clark for providing his description of Hawaii's beaches to improve beach safety.
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