Autumn Matsuri

September 21, 2024 | 5:00 pm

Hawaii Okinawa Center
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About this event

Tentative Schedule:
4:00 PM – Food Sales Start
4:30 PM – Doors Open
5:00 PM – Program Starts
9:30 PM – Program Ends

Parking at Hawaii Okinawa Center and vacant lot across Zippy’s, entrance from Puahi Street. DO NOT PARK at the Hawaii Okinawa Plaza.

The performance line up includes:

  • Hawaii Eisa Shinyuu Kai
  • Hawaii Eisa Shinyu Kai
  • Nidaime Teishinkai Hawaii Shibu
  • Hawaii Shin Kobukai
  • Iwakuni Odori Aiko Kai
  • Aiea Taiheiji Yagura Gumi
  • Oahu District Hongwanji
  • Oahu Soto Mission Bon Dance Assn.
  • Young Okinawans of Hawaii
  • Club Food Booth Assignments:
    CHINAGU EISA:

  • Spam Musubi
  • Taco Rice
  • Melon Pan (Japanese Bread)
  • Jimami Dofu
  • Pineapple
  • Bottled Water
  • Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko:

  • Bentos & Sodas
  • Tofu Salad
  • Shave Ice
  • Bubble Tea (2 flavors)
  • HOCA:

  • Andagi, Andadog, and Cold Brew Ice Coffee
  • Chatan:

  • Bento
  • Sodas, Juice, Tea
  • Team Eguchi:

  • Okinawa Soba
  • Monday crafters will sell their crafts which includes bon dance hapi, flags, bags, etc.
  • HUOA Store will have 2023 Okinawan Festival T-shirts (only some stock remaining), eco bags, canvas bags, past Okinawan Festival T-shirts.
  • There will also be a donations table if you want to support HUOA
  • Crowds dressed in kimono, hapi coats and eisaa outfits gather at the Hawaii Okinawa Center. Young and old, newbies and pros, dance to the beat of taiko, sway to the sounds of sanshin and cheer, “iya sassa-ha iyaa!” into the night. Traditional Okinawan numbers are combined with time honored and contemporary Japanese favorites for an evening of culture, food and fellowship.

    Along with great music and dancing, matsuri goers can enjoy onolicious andagi and other local favorites. Each year, the Matsuri is coordinated by the efforts of many volunteers. Ippee nifee deebiru, mahalo and thank you to their hard work and support!