Aloha Festivals 2025 to honor Hawaiian culinary traditions
HONOLULU (KHON2) — The annual Aloha Festivals is set to make its return to the island, with their 2025 theme celebrating the ʻāina's culinary traditions.
'Ko Kula Uka, Ko Kula Kai — Those of the Upland, Those of the Shore: Mauka to Makai,' is the theme for the annual celebration and is inspired by an ʻōlelo noʻeau, or Hawaiian proverb. The theme is intended to celebrate the impactful relationship between people and food, emphasizing how food strengthens community and Hawaiian culture.
Gov. Green holds Memorial Day Ceremony in Kaneʻohe
Through Hawaiʻi's history, those who lived in the uplands would offer crops such as taro to those who lived along the shore in exchange for fish. These exchanges weren't just the trading of food, but signified a kinship built on mutual aid and abundance.
In modern times, the passing down of family recipes that become cherished heirlooms represent similar values of culinary-based kinship.
For 2025, Aloha Festivals aims to return to the heart of the home: the kitchen.'For Aloha Festivals 2025, we honor the farmers, fishermen, chefs, home cooks and organizations who keep Hawaiʻi fed,' said Debbie Nakanelua-Richards, co-chair of Aloha Festivals. 'This theme reminds us that food is not just nourishment — it is memory, tradition and how we mālama one another.'
The theme of Ko Kula Uka, Ko Kula Kai will be ingrained into all three of the festival's events, from ceremonial chants to food vendors and performances. Parade floats in the Floral Parade, which is in its 77th year, will be decorated with floral designs dedicated to the people and food of the islands.
The schedule of Aloha Festivals 2025 events will be as follows:
Download the free KHON2 app for iOS or Android to stay informed on the latest news
Royal Court Investiture and Opening Ceremony, Sept. 6 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at The Royal Hawaiian
The Royal Court Investiture and Opening Ceremony marks the beginning of the month-long Aloha Festivals tradition, beginning at Helumoa Gardens at The Royal Hawaiian.
The Royal Court Investiture honors Hawaiʻi's aliʻi. Following the Investiture, the Opening Ceremony will take place at the adjacent Royal Hawaiian Center. Hulu and mele will be performed to honor the royal legacy of the islands.
New 'paw-some' dog park heads for Ewa Beach
71st Annual Waikīkī Hoʻolauleʻa, Sept. 20 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Kalākaua Avenue
Hawaiʻi's premier block party is a large part of Aloha Festivals, which will feature craft and cuisine vendors. The event will display over 100 booths, as well as entertainment stages.
77th Annual Floral Parade presented by ʻAlohilani Resort Waikīkī Beach, Sept. 27 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
The annual Floral Parade will mark the end of Aloha Festivals, with a procession of floats and more parading through the streets of Waikīkī. The floats will be adorned with fresh flowers and feature horseback riders, marching bands and more.
The parade will be from Ala Moana Beach Park through Kalākaua Avenue to Kapiʻolani Park.
For more information on the Aloha Festivals, visit their website.
Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
19 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Brad Garrett Signs with Gersh for Voiceover Representation (EXCLUSIVE)
Actor Brad Garrett has signed with Gersh for voiceover representation, including animated features and series, gaming and voiceover branding. This announcement follows last week's launch of Gersh Voice, headed by veteran voice agent Pam Goldman. More from Variety Children's Media Company Totoy Signs with Gersh, Sets 'José Totoy' Feature Film Jeffrey Donovan Signs With Gersh (EXCLUSIVE) Gersh Hires Pamela Goldman as Head of Voice Garrett has brought to life dozens of beloved characters across some of the most popular animated films, including in Pixar's 'Finding Nemo,' 'Ratatouille,' 'A Bug's Life,' 'Finding Dory,' and the upcoming film 'Elio,' as well as Disney's 'Tangled' and 'Planes,' and 'The Night at the Museum' franchise. His other notable voice credits include 'Casper' and the voice of Eeyore in 'Christopher Robin' and 'Ralph Breaks the Internet.' On screen, Garrett won three Emmy Awards for his performance in 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' and also starred in ''Til Death,' 'Single Parents,' 'Gleason' and 'Fargo.' Along with Gersh, Garrett is represented by Entertainment 360, UTA, & Gendler, Kelly & Cunningham. The launch of Gersh Voice follows a recent series of strategic moves by Gersh that have doubled the agency's size and expanded its presence to 16 countries. The agency's growth plan began following a 2023 equity investment from Crestview Partners. In 2024, Gersh acquired two A3 departments — forming Gersh Digital and expanding its Alternative department — and the global sports and entertainment agency You First, which established Gersh as a player in worldwide sports representation. That momentum continued in 2025 with the elevation of Leslie Siebert to president, formalizing a leadership structure focused on collaboration, client success and continued agency growth. Earlier this year, Gersh announced that it had hired veteran agent Bonnie Bernstein, who joined the agency from CAA. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Talk/Scripted Variety Series - The Variety Categories Are Still a Mess; Netflix, Dropout, and 'Hot Ones' Stir Up Buzz Oscars Predictions 2026: 'Sinners' Becomes Early Contender Ahead of Cannes Film Festival
Yahoo
19 minutes ago
- Yahoo
‘Everybody Loves Raymond' Star Brad Garrett Says the Sitcom Will ‘Never' Be Rebooted: ‘There Is No Show Without the Parents'
Brad Garrett is shutting down rumors of an 'Everybody Loves Raymond.' While at the premiere of Disney Pixar's 'Elio' on June 10, Garrett spoke with People magazine about whether the sitcom would be rebooted. The actor, who played Ray Romano's brother in the series, confirmed that there won't be a revival of the show after speaking with Romano and Philip Rosenthal, the show's creator. More from Variety Brad Garrett Signs with Gersh for Voiceover Representation (EXCLUSIVE) Ray Romano Says Reviving 'Everybody Loves Raymond' Is 'Out of the Question': Reboots Are 'Never as Good' Patricia Arquette Sets the Tone for Noisy, Chaotic PI Comedy 'High Desert': TV Review Garrett said that the main reason behind the decision is because of the death of Peter Boyle and Doris Roberts, two actors who played Romano's parents in the show. 'There is no show without the parents,' Garrett said. 'They were the catalyst, and to do anything that would resemble that wouldn't be right to the audiences or the loyal fan base. And it was about those two families, and you can't get around that.' Premiering in 1996, 'Everybody Loves Raymond' starred comedian Romano, who played Ray Barone, a sports columnist who lived in Long Island with his wife and three kids. As a family man, the show followed him as he navigated dealing with a resentful brother and meddling parents who lived across the street. Garrett received five Emmy Award nominations for his role on the show, in which he won three for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series. During the sitcom's nine seasons, it was nominated for 69 Primetime Emmy Awards and won 15 of them. When reflecting on his experience acting on 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' Garrett expressed his gratitude for being a part of the show. 'I know [the reboot] won't happen, but 30 years later, I got very lucky to get on that bus,' he said. 'I'm very grateful.' Although a reboot isn't planned, all 210 episodes of the show are available for streaming on Peacock and Paramount+. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
Gizmodo
20 minutes ago
- Gizmodo
Dave Bautista's Next Franchise Play? Becoming a ‘Cat Assassin'
After hanging up his daggers as Drax the Destroyer and getting got as Glossu Rabban in Dune: Part Two, Dave Bautista is stepping into video games and animation with a new franchise by the name of Cat Assassin. The wrestler-actor and his production company Dogbone Entertainment will bring to life a new idea from Steve Lerner, who wrote 2022's feline adventure game Stray. This would-be franchise will comprise a stealth-action video game—influenced by titles such as Assassin's Creed, Splinter Cell, and Sifu—from developer Titan1Studios (Love is a Roguelike, The Events at Unity Farm) and a 'neo-noir adult animated series.' Cat Assassin focuses on Hugh, an expert killer 'caught between various cartels and power brokers in a dark and twisted city.' Bautista's part of the enterprise's 'creative vision,' but at the moment, it's unclear if that also means he'll lend his voice to Hugh in either animated or video game form. (His current voice work includes the upcoming Army of the Dead animated series and playing himself in WWE games since 2003.) Titan1 has several TV and game projects in the works, so at the moment, there's no real window on when to expect Cat Assassin. Still, in a statement on Titan1's website Bautista called teaming with the company 'a pleasure … Their ability to build worlds through animation has been so impressive and they've created a truly unique world in this game that I can't wait to share with players.' While the game is seemingly expected for release in October 2027 for PC and several consoles, including the Nintendo Switch 2, Titan1 said more details on the overall franchise's future is expected 'in the coming months.'
