Narcissus Festival
January/February
Celebrates Chinese culture.
Various venues
Website: www.chinatownhi.com

Cherry Blossom Festival
February/March
Celebrates Japanese culture.
Various venues
Website: www.honolulujapanesechamber.org

Honolulu Festival
March
Music, dance, exhibits and a parade promote harmony between the people of Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific region.
Various venues
Website: www.honolulufestival.com

Lei Day celebration
May
Everyone dons a lei during this celebration of flowers, colours, fragrance and aloha.
Kapiolani Park
Website: www.co.honolulu.hi.us/parks/programs/leiday

Pan-Pacific Festival, Matsuri in Hawaii
June
Demonstrations and exhibitions of art, music and dance from Japan and Hawaii.
Various venues
Website: www.pan-pacific-festival.com

Aloha Festivals
September
A statewide event spotlighting Hawaii's unique history, culture, arts and traditions.
Various venues
Website: www.alohafestivals.com

Hawaii International Film Festival
October
A showcase of independent, animated, and feature films that center around Asia- and Pacific-related themes.
Various venues
Website: www.hiff.org

Professional surfing competitions
November and December
North Shore beaches
Website: www.triplecrownofsurfing.com