In these uncertain times, the health and safety of our community (especially our kupuna) is of utmost importance to us. As of today, the Hawaii United Okinawa Association continues to plan for the 38th Okinawan Festival set for September 5-6, 2020. However, we are closely following the rapidly changing updates on COVID-19 and we will notify the community should our plans change.

Ippee nifee deebiru and mahalo for your understanding and your continuing support.   

-- Lynn Miyahira, HUOA President  

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING LAST YEAR'S FESTIVAL!

Check out this year's photo contest winners.

KARII! AN AWAMORI EXPERIENCE

Come experience Okinawa’s unique liquor - awamori! Paired with Hawaii’s top local chefs, this event will showcase some of the traditional and not-so-traditional ways of enjoying Okinawa’s famous alcoholic beverage. Your all-inclusive ticket gives you access to dishes from 12 notable Hawai‘i restaurants along with parings of Awamori.

WHEN /

AUGUST 30 / 6 PM - 9 PM

WHERE /

HAWAII CONVENTION CENTER, FOURTH FLOOR 

TICKETS /

$125

BUY A $10 COMMEMORATIVE OKINAWAN FESTIVAL PIN AT THE FESTIVAL

CHECK OUT 2019'S T-SHIRT DESIGNS!

PERFORMANCES

Witness awesome and fun performances including taiko, dance, martial arts, etc.

FOOD

Indulge in Okinawa's most delicious cuisine like andagi, soba, champuru, etc. cooked by our HUOA volunteers.

CULTURE

Immerse yourself in traditional practices such as painting, dance, and art.

OHANA

Spend quality time with fellow ohana and share memorable experiences to last a lifetime.

ABOUT THE EVENT

Started in 1982 by the Hawaii United Okinawa Association, the Okinawan Festival celebrates all things Okinawan and brings together Okinawans and Okinawans-at-heart. Our theme of "Sharing Uchinanchu Aloha" is embedded in everything we do.  Join us for the ono food, beautiful performances, educational cultural exhibits and much more.