2010 Chinese New Year Schedule of Events
Calendar of Events
Calendar of Events
Saturday, January 9, 6:30 – 9:00 pm
Open to the public, tickets available by calling 533-3181
CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HAWAII presents
Narcissus Queen Pageant
Hawaii Theatre. The Narcissus Queen Pageant annually selects a Narcissus Queen and her court to preside over Narcissus Festival activities throughout the year. They serve as ambassadors of the Chinese Chamber and the Chinese community in Hawaii. While the competition focuses on the beauty and poise of our contestants, there is a talent phase that often showcases Chinese performances and a speech phase where contestants respond to questions regarding their culture.
Friday and Saturday, January 22 & 23 and January 29 & 30
10:00 am – 10:00 pm
Open to the public, Free
United Chinese Coalition presents
Chinese New Year Festival
Chinatown Cultural Plaza. At this four-day event, food vendors
provide a variety of Chinese and other Asian cuisine favorites. Exhibits and entertainment include feng shui presentations, arts and crafts vendors, martial arts demonstrations, Chinese fortune readings, and Chinese dancing and singing.
Saturday, January 30, 5:00 – 10:00 pm
Open to the public, tickets available by calling 533-3181
CHINESE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF HAWAII presents
Coronation Ball
Hilton Hawaiian Village. At the Coronation Ball, the new Narcissus Queen is officially crowned with much pomp and grandeur as the Chinese Chamber celebrates the 61th Anniversary of the Narcissus Festival. Former Chamber Presidents and Narcissus Queens will make a special appearance.
Fantastic entertainment, beautiful setting, historic video, and a sumptuous banquet are in store.
Friday, February 5, 6:00 – 10:00 pm
Open to the public, Free
Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii presents
61th Annual Narcissus Festival and
Choy Cheng, Traditional Lion Dance Blessing, and
Chinatown Open House
In Chinatown and at Chinatown Cultural Plaza. The evening begins at 8 South King St. with the traditional Chinese lion dance blessing -- Choy Cheng. The Narcissus Queen and her court will visit Chinatown businesses and their patrons. Stores celebrate by lighting firecrackers and offering lisee (good luck money envelopes) to the dancing lions. Meanwhile, the Chinatown Open House celebration takes place at the Chinatown Cultural Plaza, with food vendors, arts and crafts booths, and entertainment.
Saturday, February 6, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Open to the public, Free
Chinese Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii hosts day two of the Chinatown Open House
Chinatown Cultural Plaza. Food vendors provide an assortment of Chinese ethnic favorites, including jai (vegetarian monk’s food), gin doi (Chinese doughnut), gau (New Year pudding), and jook (rice soup). Entertainment includes ethnic dance troupes, local musical groups, and martial arts and weapons demonstrations.
Saturday, February 6, 3:30– 5:30 pm
Open to the public, Free
Chinatown Merchants Association presents
Night in Chinatown Parade
The “Night In Chinatown” Parade begins at 3:30 p.m. on Hotel Street at the
State Capitol and proceeds to Maunakea Street. Parade participants include Festival Queens and their courts, cultural organizations, kung fu martial artists, lion and dragon dance associations, including a special performance by a
150 foot dragon. For more information about this event or to participate, call Gifford Chang at (808) 306-4570 or Denton Chun at (808) 375-2488, or email hawaiichinatown@yahoo.com.
Saturday, February 6, 9:00 am – 10:30 pm
Open to the public, Free
Chinatown Merchants Association presents
Night in Chinatown Festival
On Maunakea Street and Smith Street. This all-day block party features booths with home-cooked Asian food and traditional New Year’s arts and crafts, as well as, entertainment on two stages with martial arts, cultural demonstrations, and Chinese lion and dragon dance performances. Visit Keiki Land where there are activities for children of all ages, from inflatable rides to games. Join the Little Miss Chinatown activity and have an opportunity to participate in the parade. Also, special guests, including lion dance performances and other fun activities will occur throughout the day. Don’t miss this major opportunity to purchase special food or items to welcome the Lunar New Year! For more information about this event or to participate, call Gifford Chang at (808) 306-4570 or Kelfred Chang at (808) 306-4584, or email hawaiichinatown@yahoo.com
