29th Annual Matsuri In Hawaii Festival

June 7th, 2008 | Print | By Vernon Brown

Yesterday was the start of this years 29th Annual Pan-Pacific Festival – Matsuri In Hawaii, which promotes cultural exchanges in the song, dance and traditions of people living in Japan, Hawaii, and the Pacific Basin.

Though the festival began primarily to present the historical cultural activities from Japan, it has grown to other Asian countries and the Pacific Rim countries as well; and the cultural education, friendships, and exchanges, leave long lasting impressions and memorable experiences for everyone.

It is a festival that can be enjoyed by allâ€¦ tourists (malihinis) and locals (kamaainas)â€¦. young and old. The 3-day celebration begins with festivities on Friday evening with entertainment, food, and a bon dance at our Ho’olaulea (street party). We culminate the weekend with a grand parade along Kalakaua Avenue on Sunday.

Japanese 日本語
第二十九回　日本とハワイの文化交流　”まつりインハワイ”が6月6から6月8日まで開催。フラダンス、太鼓、”風”凧、アートと盛りだくさんのお祭り。アラモアナショッピングセンター　センターステージ/ロイヤルハワイアンセンターステージ／カラカウア大通りと3カ所でのパフォーム！祭りの最後を飾るカラカウア大通りのパレード（6月8日）ハワイ州政府公認行事として地元でもおなじみ。まつりインハワイのハイライトは、エキサイティングにワイキキの夜を飾ります。