The Eight Annual Hilo Chinese New Year Festival roars to life at 9AM on Saturday February 13 2010 ushering in The Year of the Tiger when Lion Dancers set out from the Mooheau Bandstand along Kamehameha Avenue and up Waianuenue Avenue to Kalakaua Park. Thousands of firecrackers will pop & crackle as the Lion Dancers bless people & businesses along the way, loudly opening historic Hilo to a day of celebration.
A free festival an excellent excuse for running away to Hilo, to experience The Year of the Tiger in Kalakaua Park packed with tents & pavilions displaying Chinese & Hawai’i’an & Asian crafts, arts and naturally lots of ono grinds, great food. An international ‘Food Court’ will feature Island Favorites, roots evident in Pacific/Asia culture, offering an incredible variety of food for every taste imaginable.
The festival officially runs from 9AM to 3PM Though no doubt there will be fun deep into the afternoon in the heart of Hilo. Cultural practitioners will give demonstrations of Feng Shui, Martial Arts, there will be a stage offering entertainment, cooking demonstrations, music, and a special ‘Keiki Chinese Costume Contest. For more information call (808) 933-9772
or email amooninfo@bigisland.com or scope out POSH Festivals .
Tags: Chinese New Year, festival, Free, Things To Do, Year of the Tiger
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