Hawaii Vacation In January, Don t Miss These Local Events

Hawaii Vacation In January, Don t Miss These Local Events If you have a trip to Hawaii in January, here are a few annual local events for you to consider for your trip. The Ka Moloka'i Makahiki (Ancient Hawaiian Games) is celebrated in the Kaunakakai Town Baseball Park & Mitchell Pauole Community Center on the island of Moloka'i. Every year, around January 21, you can relax in this week long celebration of ancient Hawaiian sports competitions. It features Hawaiian games, music, hula dancing, crafts and foods. For over 50 years, Honolulu has the Narcissus Festival. From mid-January its purpose is to preserve and promote culture and Chinese traditions. Honolulu Chinatown jumps with celebrations such as lion dances, traditional dances in the streets. There is the Narcissus Queen Pageant, Coronation Ball, Chinatown Open House, folk dances and a fashion show. January on the North Shore of Oahu, the Morey Boogie World Bodyboard Championship. Held at the famous Banzai Pipeline on Ehukai Beach Park, bodyboard surfers from around the world to show their talents. This is fun for fans of surf and anyone good outside competition. At the end of January is the start of Honolulu's Cherry Blossom Festival, one of the largest ethnic festivals in the State of Hawaii. Lasting through March there is much to see. Some highlights are the Japanese tea ceremony at the Heritage Fair Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii, the organization of events and of flowers. The festival ball, the Cherry Blossom Queen and Court are selected. For sports fans January brings the Hula Bowl and the NFL Pro Bowl at Aloha Stadium in Honolulu. The Hula Bowl is the College All-Star Cup. Here is your chance to see some of the best college players finish their game play. The NFL Pro Bowl brings together all the top-rated professional football players for a head-to-head competition.