MEDIA ADVISORY
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, June 5, 2017
38TH ANNUAL PAN-PACIFIC FESTIVAL STARTING THREE-DAY FESTIVITIES ON JUNE 9
Detailed lineup of day one events
WHAT:
38th Annual Pan-Pacific Festival
WHO:
Performers from Hawai‘i and Japan, local food vendors, crafters and musical entertainers. Win a trip to Japan at the Ho‘olaule‘a.
WHEN:
Friday, June 9, 2017
10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Performing Arts Showcase
Ala Moana Center, Centerstage
2 – 5 p.m.
Performing Arts Showcase
Waikīkī Beach Walk Plaza Stage
4 – 9 p.m.
17th Annual Pan-Pacific Hula Festival
Kūhiō Beach, Hula Mound
6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Street Dance Festival in Hawaii
Waikīkī Beach Walk Plaza Stage
7 – 10 p.m.
Pan-Pacific Ho‘olaule‘a
Kalākaua Avenue
Seaside Ave. to Uluniu Ave.
DETAILS:
Celebrating its 38th year in 2017, the Pan-Pacific Festival is a three-day festival showcasing nearly 100 different performance groups and organizations from around the world and Hawai‘i, and attracts an audience of approximately 100,000 annually, 50 percent of whom are visitors from abroad.
The celebration begins with the Performing Arts Showcases, featuring cultural performances and demonstrations, and continues with a festive block party in Waikīkī. The Pan-Pacific Ho‘olaule‘a features multiple stages along Kalākaua Avenue filled with cultural performances; live entertainment by local and international groups; a wide range of Island crafters and vendors selling unique items; and food booths offering delicious culinary creations. Attendees also will have a chance to win roundtrip tickets for two to Japan. Visit the Kintetsu booth at the Ho‘olaule‘a to complete an entry form.
This year’s event hosts the 2nd Annual Street Dance Festival in Hawai‘i. This dance exhibition will showcase dance moves from some of Japan and Hawai‘i’s hottest amateur dance troupes. Making a special appearance is Kento Mori, one of the most successful choreographers and professional dancers in the world, who will provide the performers with top dance tips. He’s worked with various artists like Madonna, Usher, NE-YO, Ciara and Chaka Khan.
The 17th Annual Pan-Pacific Hula Festival is held every evening throughout the festival weekend at the revered Kūhiō Beach Hula Mound, featuring hula hālau (schools) from Japan as well as performances by local hula hālau.
All events are free and open to the public.
For more information on the three-day festival, visit www.pan-pacific-festival.com, Facebook.com/PanPacificFestival, Twitter @PanPacificfest, and Instagram @PanPacificFestival.
Friday, June 9, Event Lineup (schedule subject to change)
Performing Arts Showcase – Ala Moana Center, Centerstage
Held daily throughout the festival weekend, the Performing Arts Showcase features traditional Japanese songs and dances, hula performances and other cultural presentations from more than 25 international and Hawai‘i groups.
Performing Arts Showcase – Ala Moana Center, Centerstage
10:05 a.m. Nippondaiko Takeru with Takeru No Kai
10:25 a.m. Hula Studio Kaleiminoaka
10:40 a.m. Halau Noheanani
11:00 a.m. Tomoe Leinani Numakura Hula Studio
11:20 a.m. Kojominyo Kizunanokai
11:40 a.m. Matsue Mari Hula Studio
12:00 p.m. Halau Na Lei O Hoku
12:15 p.m. Ohana K Aloha
12:35 p.m. Pan Village All Stars
12:55 p.m. Hula Hui O Hinano
1:15 p.m. Huiʻo Kamalei Kanoelani Hiromi Hula Studio
1:35 p.m. Hālau Ka Makana O Nā Maule‘a
1:55 p.m. Pua Nani Sisters
2:15 p.m. Leialoha Nani Hula
2:35 p.m. Hula Halau Keolaloa O Kalehua Puakea
2:55 p.m. Ohsugamatsuri
Performing Arts Showcase – Waikīkī Beach Walk Plaza Stage
2:15 p.m. Nagoya Sound Leaf
2:35 p.m. Hula O Puamae‘ole
2:50 p.m. Tsugarujyamisen Wataiko Warakukai Sho
3:10 p.m. Kapua Lei Hula Studio
3:30 p.m. Pan Village All Stars
3:50 p.m. Hula Studio Makalea
4:10 p.m. Halau Hula‘ohana
4:30 p.m. Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko
17th Annual Pan-Pacific Hula Festival – Kūhiō Beach, Hula Mound
4:10 p.m. Hoalauna Hula Studio
4:25 p.m. Hula Ohana Puanani Kiele
4:40 p.m. Hula Kumi Chiaki
4:55 p.m. Otona No Kyujitsu Club
5:10 p.m. Hula Studio Puamelia
5:25 p.m. Hula Halau Keolaloa O Kalehua Puakea
5:40 p.m. Hula Halau O Kaleilehua
5:55 p.m. Halau Makana Lea Naupaka
6:10 p.m. Leaialoha Nani Hula
6:25 p.m. Kupua Lei Hula Studio
6:40 p.m. Halau O Napuala‘ikauika‘iu
7:00 p.m. Aloha Manapuan
7:15 p.m Tomoe Leinani Numakura Hula Studio
7:30 p.m. Hui Hula ‘O Ho‘olea Kayoko
7:45 p.m. Halau Ka Lei Pua Melia
8:00 p.m. Nanea Yoko Hula Mate
8:15 p.m. Kapua Makamae Katsuko Hula Studio
8:30 p.m. Heui Lei Lauoho Hula Studio
8:45 p.m. Sally Napuala‘ikauika‘iu Yoza Award Ceremony
Pan-Pacific Hoʻolauleʻa – Kalākaua Avenue
Seaside Avenue Stage
7:00 p.m. Sakae Daiko/Sakae Furusato Daiko
7:20 p.m. Halau Na Lei O Hoku
7:40 p.m. Wadaiko Sasuke
8:00 p.m. Zen Nippon Kenshibudo Renmei – Shinbu Ryu, Shinto Itto Ryu, Shinshin Ryu Shodokan
8:15 p.m. Zen Nippon Kenshibudo Renmei – Shinmei Tanshin Ryu, Ginbudo Seiho Ryu
8:35 p.m. Hālau Ka Makana O Nā Manule‘a
8:55 p.m. Ohsugamatsuri
9:15 p.m. Fragile
9:25 p.m. Tajimataiko Tatsumikai
Beachcomber Performance Zone
7:00 p.m. Hula Studio Puamelia
7:20 p.m. Ohsugamatsuri
7:40 p.m. Zen Nippon Kenshibudo Renmei – Dainihon Seigi Ryu
8:00 p.m. Zen Nippon Kenshibudo Renmei – Nippon Soshin Ryu, Komei Ryu
8:20 p.m. Pan Village All Stars
8:40 p.m. Halau Noheanani
9:00 p.m. Hula Studio Makalea
9:20 p.m. Pan Village All Stars
Nā Hoku Hanohano Stage – Sponsored by Hawai‘i Academy of Recording Arts
7:00 p.m. Rebecca Beralas
7:45 p.m. Maunalua
8:30 p.m. Robi Kahakalau and Jeff Rasmussen
9:15 p.m. Josh Tatofi
Moana Surfrider Main Stage
7:00 p.m. Nippondaiko Takeru with Takeru No Kai
7:15 p.m. Kaburanya Fuji
7:35 p.m. Urakaji
7:55 p.m. Zen Nippon Kenshibudo Renmei – Shinden Shinsei Hayabuchi Ryu
8:10 p.m. Zen Nippon Kenshibudo Renmei – Shinshin Ryu Shishinkan, Seiwa Ryu
8:30 p.m. Keiko Naka & Makana Aloha
8:50 p.m. Hula Ohana Puanani Kiele
9:10 p.m. Hula Halau O Kaleilehua
9:30 p.m. Nippondaiko Takeru with Takeru No Kai
Hyatt Stage
7:00 p.m. Tsugarujyamisen Wataiko Warakukai Sho
7:20 p.m. Hula Kumi Chiaki
7:40 p.m. Hālau Mālamalama
8:00 p.m. Zen Nippon Kenshibudo Renmei – Suifu Shinto Ryu, Shinsei Ryu
8:15 p.m. Zen Nippon Kenshibudo Renmei – Shinto Busei Ryu, Shinto Munen Gaizan Ryu
8:35 p.m. Choshi Hanedaiko Hozonkai
8:50 p.m. Hula Halau Keolaloa O Kalehua Puakea
9:10 p.m. Hālau Mālamalama
9:30 p.m. Tsugarujyamisen Wataiko Warakukai Sho
Bon Dance
7:00 p.m. Hawaii Matsuri Taiko
7:20 p.m. Nadaku Rengoufujinkai
7:35 p.m. Echo Ilima
7:50 p.m. Kojominyo Kizuna No Kai
8:00 p.m. Iwakuni Odori Aiko Kai
8:25 p.m. Hoalauna Hula Studio
8:35 p.m. Honolulu Fukushima Bon Dance Club
9:00 p.m. Urakaji
9:10 p.m. Hawaii Eisa Shinyuu Kai
9:30 p.m. Finale
Street Dance Festival in Hawaii – Waikīkī Beach Walk Plaza Stage
6:40 p.m. Dancer’s Delite
6:50 p.m. Fragile
7:00 p.m. Larene Ujimori
7:10 p.m. EMK. M. Style
7:20 p.m. YBC from EMK
7:30 p.m. Studio H. Kid’s Dance School
7:40 p.m. Stylez Connection
7:50 p.m. Navy Red
8:00 p.m. A-1 Dance Crew
8:10 p.m. HiDemand Breakers
8:20 p.m. Rei’s Hawaii Special Unit
CONTACT:
Nicole Fuertes, CommPac, (808) 543-3551, (808) 285-2897
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