First of all, you can relax... the Kohala Coast beaches are open again, sharks left the Kohala Coast waters!!!
Hawaii Aloha Festival
Maybe you just arrived on the Big Island and were surprised about unexpected crowds on beaches, restaurants and backed-up highways. By now, you probably heard what the reason is! It’s Aloha Festival month! Today the 2006 Aloha Festival has started on the Big Island’s Kohala Coast at Spencer Beach Park with the Aloha Festivals Royal Court visiting the ocean at Kawaihae with offerings of the land, afterwards proceeding into the sea for a "washing" of the Moi and Moi Wahine in preparation for a successful reign.
The Aloha Festivals is an annual statewide celebration of Hawaii's traditions and unique culture of music, dance and history. It is Hawaii's largest festival with hundreds of events on all Hawaiian Islands. Most events are free with the purchase of an Aloha Festivals Ribbon. Depending on your time of your visit to the Big Island, you might be lucky to attend quite a number.
Here is a small selection of Aloha Festival events:
Paniolo Concert with the Brothers Cazimero at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel at Mauna Kea Resort on September 9
Aloha Festival Poke contest at Hapuna Beach Prince Hotel (attended by the Royal Court and Hawaiian musicians)…public is invited to taste the creations afterwards, 10:30 am on 9/9/06
King's Lake at the Kings' Shops in Waikoloa Beach Resort celebrates Hawaii's rich cultural heritage with a fantastic mix of Hawaiian arts and crafts, hula performances, food and Hawaiian entertainment, 9/9/06
Aloha Festivals Paniolo Parade in Waimea on 9/23/06. Starts 10am (1 hr road closure). Enjoy Pau Riders, floats, bands, marching and mounted units, led by the Royal Court procession-all honoring Hawaii's oldest ranching community.
Find more information on upcoming Aloha Festival events on the Aloha Festival website Get to know Hawaii, its culture and its people. E komo mai. Welcome! Aloha, Pua
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All Kohala Coast events for September
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