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Henderson, Nevada – September 9-10, 2017 are the dates for the Ho’olaule’a Pacific Islands Festival, Henderson Events Plaza, 200 South Water Street.
The layout is a mix of indoor and outdoor booths. Food offerings are Hawaiian and Asian. So many options and I recognize so few words on the menu! There are games for the kids and beautiful song and dance in the outdoor theater. Free admission and free parking.
This is the 27th year of the festival which is a cultural high point on the Ninth Island!
Overheard last year: The best thing we bring from Hawaii to Las Vegas is ourselves. We are a community.
Questions
- For the organizers – Is there a directory of exhibitors?
- For those who participated – What would you like outsiders to know about Hawai’i and the Ninth Island culture in Las Vegas?
- For those who participated – What distinguishes the festival on Water Street? What did you enjoy most?
- What are the relevant Facebook pages and groups / Twitter accounts and YouTube channels of the organizers, sponsors and exhibitors?
- For those familiar with the food, what do you recommend?
- For those who speak Hawaiian, what does ‘Ho’olaule’a’ mean to you?
Key Links
Ho’olaule’a Pacific Islands Festival
http://www.lasvegashcc.org
https://www.facebook.com/events/112718939395032
Entertainment
Saturday, September 9
Henderson Events Plaza Main Stage
| 10am | Presentation of Colors and National Anthem |
| 10:45am | Halau Hula Kaleimomi |
| 11:45am | Kawili |
| 12:45pm | Ke Aloha Hula Halau |
| 1:30pm | Intermission/Announcements |
| 1:45pm | Na Halia Aloha |
| 2:45pm | Keanuenue Polynesian Entertainment |
| 3:30pm | Intermission/Raffles |
| 3:45pm | Tavakanui |
| 4:45pm | Ewalu UNLV Polynesian Club |
| 5:45pm | Ikaika Brown |
| 6:45pm | Jonathan Hoomanawanui |
Convention Center Cultural Stage
| 11am | Danny Estacado |
| 12:30pm | Acknowledgements – Pelekikena Burnet |
| 1:30pm | Spam Musubi Eating Contest |
| 2pm | Hula Girl Rocks |
| 3pm | Spinners |
| 3:15pm | John Manalang |
| 3:30pm | Hot Hula Lips |
| 4:30pm | Apato’erau |
| 5:45pm | Michael Brack |
| 6:30pm | Roy Rabanol |
| 7pm | Closing |
Sunday, September 10
Henderson Events Plaza Main Stage
| 10am | Moana Keikis |
| 10:45am | Na Lei O Kahikilani Akana |
| 11:30am | Apato’erau |
| 12:45pm | Na Pua Keiki |
| 1:45pm | Keahi |
| 2:45pm | Kaminari Taiko Drummers |
| 3:30pm | Intermission/Announcements/Raffles |
| 3:45pm | Polynesian Rhythm |
| 4:45pm | Bonafide Reggae |
Convention Center Cultural Stage
| 10:45am | Welcome |
| 10:55am | Salve Edelman |
| 11:15am | Henderson Aikido Demo |
| 11:40am | Korabo Taiko Drums |
| 12:10pm | Chaparral High School Mariachi Band |
| 12:35pm | Announcements |
| 12:45pm | Art Mendoza |
| 1pm | Tendo Baikoki Japanese Dance |
| 1:20pm | Sophie Ramos |
| 1:35pm | Chinese Dancers |
| 2pm | Fashion Show |
| 2:40pm | Esmeralda P. Gould |
| 3pm | Jazzy Cadiente |
| 3:25pm | TBD |
| 3:45pm | Dance Group |
| 4:05pm | Gospel Singers |
| 4:35pm | Hawaiian Dance Group |
| 5pm | Closing Remarks |
Embedded Tweets
We are starting opening ceremonies so come on down!! pic.twitter.com/5Ivl7IOAeG
— LasVegasHCC (@LasVegasHCC) September 9, 2017
Still lots going on amd tomorrow is another full day! pic.twitter.com/99pYlrHUPT
— LasVegasHCC (@LasVegasHCC) September 10, 2017
Thank you for a lovely event! pic.twitter.com/KM3Hb0e09j
— Ron Mader (@ronmader) September 9, 2017
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