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If you are traveling to Hawaii in January, here are a few
annual local events for you to consider adding to your
itinerary.
The Ka Moloka'i Makahiki (Ancient Hawaiian Games) is celebrated
in the Kaunakakai Town Baseball Park & Mitchell Pauole Community
Center on the island of Moloka'i. Every year around, January 21,
you can enjoy this week-long celebration of ancient Hawaiian
sports competitions. It features Hawaiian games, music, hula
dancing, arts & crafts and food.
For over 50 years, Honolulu has held the Narcissus Festival.
Beginning in mid-January its purpose is to preserve and promote
Chinese culture and traditions. Honolulu’s Chinatown jumps with
celebrations such as traditional lion dances dancing in the
streets. There is the Narcissus Queen Pageant, Coronation Ball,
Chinatown Open House, folk dances and a Fashion Show.
January on Oahu’s North Shore brings The Morey Boogie World
Bodyboard Championship. Held at the famous Banzai Pipeline on
Ehukai Beach Park, bodyboard surfers from around the world come
to showcase their talents. This is fun for the surfing fans and
anyone who enjoys good outdoor competition.
Late January is the start of Honolulu’s Cherry Blossom
Festival, one of the longest running ethnic celebrations in the
State of Hawaii. Lasting through March there is much to see.
Some highlights are the Japanese tea ceremony, Heritage Fair at
the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, and flower arranging
demonstrations. At The Festival ball, the Cherry Blossom Queen
and Court are selected.
For sports fans January brings the Hula Bowl and the NFL Pro
Bowl to Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. The Hula Bowl is the college
all-star football game. Here is your chance to see some of the
best players play their final collegiate game. The NFL Pro Bowl
brings together all the top-rated professional football players
for a head-to-head competition.
About The Author: The author, of this article, Peter Shannon,
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