| Hawaii, an archipelago of several islands off the | | | | all things made on the islands of Aloha. The |
| south west coast of mainland United States is | | | | festival has a spirit of entrepreneurship as much |
| perhaps best known as a surfers paradise of the | | | | as aloha. It celebrates modern Hawaii as well as |
| Polynesian kind where the hula reigns and beaches | | | | the islands rich heritage. |
| are endless. Yet there's a whole world of cultural | | | | From Friday 20 August, visitors can celebrate, |
| and natural experiences to discover on these | | | | alongside Hawaiians, the heritage and pride of their |
| islands, the newest state in the US, but which | | | | unique culture. More than 400 Made In Hawaii |
| have a long a rich cultural history. It brings tourists | | | | Festival exhibitors offer creations from Hawaii, |
| of all ages and interests to Hawaii. The activities | | | | including art, clothing, food, home furnishings, |
| and events such as the Made In Hawaii Festival | | | | jewellery, toys, fresh produce, plants, and |
| are intended to enrich and enthral visitors to the | | | | authentic Hawaiian handicrafts. There are also live |
| islands all year round. | | | | food demonstrations and entertainment. This |
| Aside from the Made In Hawaii Festival, Oahu has | | | | Made In Hawaii Festival, which takes place in |
| more festivals than any other island in the state, | | | | Honolulu, attracts 35,000 visitors over three days, |
| ranging from parades and cultural celebrations to | | | | and is not to be missed. |
| sporting events. Whether you want to immerse | | | | Further festivals include the Honolulu Festival in |
| yourself in Oahu's unique arts scene, watch | | | | March, a three-day celebration of art, music and |
| authentic hula, or sample the tastes of Hawaii, | | | | dance culminating in a vibrant parade through |
| there is something for everyone on Oahu in the | | | | Waikiki; Oahu's Lei Day Celebration (May 1) at the |
| islands festivals. | | | | beautiful Kapiolani Park, including lei making |
| Just before the summer, the June Pan Pacific | | | | competitions and live music; the King |
| Festival, takes place across the Honolulu in Oahu. | | | | Kamehameha Floral Parade in June, featuring |
| Bringing together the diverse cultures of the | | | | brightly decorated floats and traditional pau riders |
| Pacific, the 31st anniversary of this special | | | | (female riders in ornate dresses and lei) on |
| three-day celebration begins with Hawaiian | | | | horseback, representing the Hawaiian royal court. |
| festivities on the evening of Friday 11 June, | | | | And, for those who want to sample a variety of |
| including a block party where visitors can enjoy | | | | local flavors, there's May's Hawaii Food and Wine |
| spectacular entertainment and traditional food. The | | | | Paradise, a four-day gourmet getaway including |
| celebration includes a hula festival held at Ala | | | | romantic luncheons and beach-side barbeques, the |
| Moana Center, where spectators have the rare | | | | Wahiawa Pineapple Festival (mid-May) and |
| opportunity to see hula groups from Japan | | | | Downtown Honolulu and Chinatown's Taste of the |
| perform with Hawaiian hula halau (troupes). The | | | | Arts in mid-September, showcasing local |
| event culminates with a grand parade along | | | | restaurants. However, this is just a sample of the |
| Kalakaua Avenue in Waikiki. | | | | special festivals and events, including the Made In |
| In August, the Made In Hawaii Festival celebrates | | | | Hawaii Festival that you'll discover on Oahu. |