Pan-Pacific Parade
As the Hawaiian sun sets on Waikīkī Beach on Sunday, the Pan-Pacific Festival culminates with a grand finale – the Pan-Pacific Parade! Colorful performers, dynamic drummers, and ethnic cultural groups from around the world all march down Kalākaua Avenue in a spirited procession. It begins at Fort DeRussy Park, at the top of Waikīkī, and […]
Pan-Pacific Hula Festival
The traditional Hawaiian fine art of hula has become very popular world-wide and especially in Japan, where there are approximately two million dancers and enthusiasts of this time-honored Hawaiian practice. The Pan-Pacific Festival provides a dream opportunity for many of these groups who train all year long, in anticipation of dancing hula in Hawaiʻi – […]
Performing Art Showcase
The Performing Arts Showcase is held daily throughout the Festival. Featured at these stages are a diverse range of ethnic performances, from Japanese folk dances to traditional Korean drum performances to colorful Chinese dragon dances. Various cultural groups from Japan and Hawaii bring out their finest costumes and put on a show to remember. Many […]