43rd Okinawan Festival “Sharing Uchinanchu Aloha”
August 30-31 at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center

HONOLULU – The Hawaii United Okinawa Association (HUOA) proudly announces the 43rd
Okinawan Festival, taking place August 30–31 at the Hawaiʻi Convention Center. As one of
Hawaiʻi’s largest and most beloved ethnic celebrations, this year’s festival embraces the theme
“Sharing Uchinanchu Aloha.” The 2025 event also marks two historic milestones — the 125th
anniversary of Okinawan immigration to Hawai‘i and the 40th anniversary of the Sister-State
relationship between Hawai‘i and Okinawa.

The Okinawan Festival celebrates Hawai‘i’s rich multi-ethnic heritage, welcoming both locals
and visitors to enjoy a vibrant weekend of Okinawan music and performing arts, cultural
education, arts and crafts, historical exhibits, craft vendors, genealogy research, Okinawan-
themed children’s games, and — of course — delicious food booths serving Okinawan cuisine
and local favorites such as andagi, andadog, and Okinawan soba.

Early Admission: Saturday 8/30 and Sunday 8/31 from 9am-10am
Available for pre-sale (via credit/debit card); quantities limited, sales at the door while supplies
last.

• Single-day Early Admission

  • Adults: $15 / Seniors 65+: $10

  • Children 12 and under FREE

• Two-day Early Admission (valid for early admission on both days)

  • Adults: $25 ($30 value) / Seniors 65+: $15 ($20 value)

  • Children 12 and under FREE

 

General Admission: Saturday 8/30 and Sunday 8/31 from 10am-4pm

• Single-day General Admission

  • Adults: $10 / Seniors 65+: $5

  • Children 12 and under FREE

• Two-day General Admission (valid for general admission on both days)

  • Adults: $16 ($20 value) / Seniors 65+: $8 ($10 value)

  • Children 12 and under FREE

 

Tickets are available online at www.okinawanfestival.com.

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Entertainment from local performing arts groups and special guests from Okinawa will fill both
days with vibrant performances of Okinawan dance, karate, taiko, and live music. Festival hours
are 9:00 a.m.– 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 30, and 9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, August
31. On Saturday night only, from 5:30 to 9:00 p.m., the festival will host Hawai‘i’s largest indoor
Bon Dance. During the Bon Dance, food booths will feature Okinawa soba, bento, andagi, and
andadog.

Proceeds from the Okinawan Festival benefit the HUOA and its many cultural programs,
including classes, genealogy resources, the Hawai‘i–Okinawa High School Student Exchange
Program, the Children’s Cultural Day Camp (Warabi Ashibi), community service projects, and
more.

The Okinawan Festival is made possible through the generous support of sponsors including
Island Insurance Foundation, Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, City & County of Honolulu, Zippy’s,
Rainbow Drive-In, Sun Noodle, Chromagraphix, CPB Foundation, King’s Hawaiian, Don Quijote,
Hawai‘i Gas, Hawaiian Telcom, Shaheen & Gordon, WCIT, Gushiken Architecture, Premier
Restoration, JTB USA, Securitas, and many other community partners.

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About the Hawaii United Okinawa Association
The Hawaii United Okinawa Association (HUOA) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose
mission is to promote, perpetuate and preserve Okinawan culture in Hawaii. HUOA is the
umbrella organization for 50 member clubs with approximately 40,000 members statewide.
For more information about HUOA, visit www.huoa.org.

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Media Contact:
info@huoa.org
808-676-5400