Okinawan Festival

Culture at the 42nd Annual Okinawan Festival
Dive into a world of vibrant traditions, ono food, and rich history. Don't miss out on Hawaii’s largest ethnic festival.
 
Schedule Of Events

10:00 AM - Ryukyu Sokyoku Koyo Kai Hawaii Shibu
10:25 AM - Ryukyu Koten Ongaku Nomura-Ryu Ongaku Kyokai Hawaii Shibu
10:45 AM - Naha Izumizaki Hatagashira Hozon Kai
11:00 AM - The Heart and Soul of Okinawan Music with Keith Nakaganeku, Shihan
11:05 AM - Oli by Ryan McCormack
11:10 AM - Opening Procession Parade
11:30 AM - Paranku Club of Hawaii
11:50 PM - Formal Opening Ceremony
12:25 PM - Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Hawaii
12:50 PM - Ryusei Honryu Ryuko Kai
1:10 PM  - Wani
1:35 PM  - Hooge Ryu Hana Nuuzi No Kai Nakasone Dance Academy
2:00 PM  - Open Ears, Open Heart: The Okinawan Music Ensemble with Norman Kaneshiro, Shihan
2:00 PM  - Shorin-Ryu Hawaii Seibukan
2:15 PM  - Yuttai Kwattai
2:35 PM  - Tamagusuku Ryu Kansen Atae no Kai Akiko Tome Ryubu Dojo
2:55 PM  - Uta-Maai
3:00 PM  - Uchinaaguchi and the Language of Music with Brandon Ing
3:20 PM  - Hawaii Okinawa Creative Arts
3:40 PM  - Ryukyu Koten Afuso Ryu Ongaku Kenkyuu Choichi Kai USA/Hawaii

Bon Dance

5:30 PM - Opening and Welcome
5:35 PM - Hawaii Eisa Shinyuu Kai
6:10 PM - Iwakuni Odori Aiko Kai
6:45 PM - Hawaii Shin Kobukai
7:10 PM - Aiea Taiheiji Yagura Gumi
7:35 PM - Young Okinawans of Hawaii

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Timing:
Early Admission: 9am
Live Entertainment: 10am - 5pm
Bon Dance: 5:30pm - 9pm