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DESCRIPTION:Sponsored by the Hawaii United Okinawa Association\nhttp://www.
 okinawanfestival.com/\n\nSee also: http://thehawaiiherald.com/2008/08/29/t
 he-26th-annual-okinawan-festival-is-here/\n\nThe highlights (from the Hono
 lulu Advertiser):\n \n The parade begins at 9:30 a.m. today at Fort DeRuss
 y\, traveling along Kalakaua Avenue and ending at the park. Expect marchin
 g bands\, dignitaries\, visitors from Okinawa and clubs of the Hawaii Unit
 ed Okinawa Association\, which sponsors the festival. Bring your camera\, 
 bottled water and lots of sunscreen.\n \n Food\, glorious food\, is a big 
 part of the festival. We're talking pig's feet soup\, yaki soba\, Okinawan
  soba\, champuru (stir-fried veggies and deep-fried tofu) and shoyu pork p
 lates\, chili with hot dog or rice\, Hawaiian plates\, chicken plates\, an
 dagi and shave ice. Oh\, and the okidog sounds irresistible\; it's a hot d
 og and chili wrapped in a soft tortilla with shoyu pork and lettuce.\n \n 
 Entertainment is continuous\, too. Cultural groups from Hawai'i and Okinaw
 a will perform each day.\n \n The cultural tent will include a display of 
 Okinawan ceramics\, lacquerware and textiles\; genealogy information\; a c
 alligraphy display and demonstration\; ikebana flower arrangements\; and a
  bonsai and silent auction by the Hawaii Bonsai Association.\n \n Festival
  hours are 9 a.m.- 9 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is 
 free\, and you can park at Kapi'olani Community College and take shuttles 
 to and from the festival. Bon Dance on Saturday night.
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SUMMARY:27th Hawaii Okinawan Festival
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