Okinawan Plate (Okinawan Plate, Honolulu, Hawaii)

Another dish served at the festival was the Okinawan plate. This consisted of: champuru (the cabbage and agedofu mixture), shoyu pork (rafute), rice and andamisu (pork and miso condiment). All this could be yours for 28 scrips ($7)!
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Okinawan Plate, Honolulu, Hawaii

An Okinawan Plate: Champuru (the cabbage and agedofu mixture), Shoyu Pork (Rafute), Rice and Andamisu (pork and miso condiment). Served at the 2007 Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaii. The 2007 festival (August 30 to September 2) marked the 25th anniversary of the annual event.

The festival is sponsored by the Hawaii United Okinawan Association, with proceeds supporting the organization’s other programs. It is a celebration of Okinawan culture in Hawaii that attracts over 50,000 visitors each year.

Photo courtesy of blogger Pomai (TheTastyIsland) a resident of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Pomai documents "[his] experiences enjoying the wonderful food of Hawaii" through reviews, recipes and photos.

Shave Ice (Shave Ice, 2007 Okinawan Fesitval)

Due to the hot temperatures there was a long line for this frozen treat.
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Shave Ice, 2007 Okinawan Fesitval

Shave ice was a popular food item at the 2007 Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaii. The 2007 festival (August 30 to September 2) marked the 25th anniversary of the annual event.

The festival is sponsored by the Hawaii United Okinawan Association, with proceeds supporting the organization’s other programs. It is a celebration of Okinawan culture in Hawaii that attracts over 50,000 visitors each year.

Photo courtesy of blogger Pomai (TheTastyIsland) a resident of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Pomai documents "[his] experiences enjoying the wonderful food of Hawaii" through reviews, recipes and photos.

Making Yaki Soba (Making Yaki Soba, 2007 Okinawan Festival)

Volunteers cook up massive quantities to yaki soba in woks to feed the crowds.
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Making Yaki Soba, 2007 Okinawan Festival

Volunteers cook up yaki soba in huge woks at the 2007 Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaii. The 2007 festival (August 30 to September 2) marked the 25th anniversary of the annual event.

The festival is sponsored by the Hawaii United Okinawan Association, with proceeds supporting the organization’s other programs. It is a celebration of Okinawan culture in Hawaii that attracts over 50,000 visitors each year.

Photo courtesy of blogger Pomai (TheTastyIsland) a resident of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Pomai documents "[his] experiences enjoying the wonderful food of Hawaii" through reviews, recipes and photos.

Okinawan Yaki Soba (Okinawan Yaki Soba, 2007 Okinawan Festival)

A plate of Okinawan yaki soba (containing luncheon meat, ginger, carrots, green onion and seasoning) is ready to eat!
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Okinawan Yaki Soba, 2007 Okinawan Festival

A plate of Okinawan-style yaki soba at the 2007 Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaii. The 2007 festival (August 30 to September 2) marked the 25th anniversary of the annual event.

The festival is sponsored by the Hawaii United Okinawan Association, with proceeds supporting the organization’s other programs. It is a celebration of Okinawan culture in Hawaii that attracts over 50,000 visitors each year.

Photo courtesy of blogger Pomai (TheTastyIsland) a resident of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Pomai documents "[his] experiences enjoying the wonderful food of Hawaii" through reviews, recipes and photos.

Pig's Feet Soup (Pig's Feet Soup, 2007 Okinawan Festival, Honolulu)

A volunteer displays a bowl of ingredients awaiting its final scoop of gingery broth. In the bowl are generous cuts of fatty pig’s feet, daikon, mustard cabbage, kubo (konbu/seaweed) and celery.

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Pig's Feet Soup, 2007 Okinawan Festival, Honolulu

Volunteers prepare Okinawan Pig's Feet Soup at the 2007 Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaii. The 2007 festival (August 30 to September 2) marked the 25th anniversary of the annual event.

The festival is sponsored by the Hawaii United Okinawan Association, with proceeds supporting the organization’s other programs. It is a celebration of Okinawan culture in Hawaii that attracts over 50,000 visitors each year.

Photo courtesy of blogger Pomai (TheTastyIsland) a resident of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Pomai documents "[his] experiences enjoying the wonderful food of Hawaii" through reviews, recipes and photos.

Kapiolani Bandstand (Kapiolani Band Stage, Kapiolani Park, Honolulu)

Festival attendees find shade around the bandstand to rest and enjoy the festival's many delicacies.
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Kapiolani Band Stage, Kapiolani Park, Honolulu

Visitors to the 2007 Okinawan Festival rest on and around the bandstand at Kapiolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaii. The 2007 festival (August 30 to September 2) marked the 25th anniversary of the annual event.

The festival is sponsored by the Hawaii United Okinawan Association, with proceeds supporting the organization’s other programs. It is a celebration of Okinawan culture in Hawaii that attracts over 50,000 visitors each year.

Photo courtesy of blogger Pomai (TheTastyIsland) a resident of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Pomai documents "[his] experiences enjoying the wonderful food of Hawaii" through reviews, recipes and photos.

Staying Cool (Cooling off at the 2007 Okinawan Festival)

To beat the heat, children played the Andagi Dunk game.
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Cooling off at the 2007 Okinawan Festival

Children cool off at the Anadagi Dunk booth at the 2007 Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaii. The 2007 festival (August 30 to September 2) marked the 25th anniversary of the annual event.

The festival is sponsored by the Hawaii United Okinawan Association, with proceeds supporting the organization’s other programs. It is a celebration of Okinawan culture in Hawaii that attracts over 50,000 visitors each year.

Photo courtesy of blogger Pomai (TheTastyIsland) a resident of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Pomai documents "[his] experiences enjoying the wonderful food of Hawaii" through reviews, recipes and photos.

Jumpers and Diamond Head Crator (Bouncers at the 2007 Okinawan Festival)

Children could also bounce around in their choice of jumper. In the background is Diamond Head Crater.
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Bouncers at the 2007 Okinawan Festival

A row of children's bouncers at the 2007 Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaii. The 2007 festival (August 30 to September 2) marked the 25th anniversary of the annual event.

The festival is sponsored by the Hawaii United Okinawan Association, with proceeds supporting the organization’s other programs. It is a celebration of Okinawan culture in Hawaii that attracts over 50,000 visitors each year.

Photo courtesy of blogger Pomai (TheTastyIsland) a resident of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Pomai documents "[his] experiences enjoying the wonderful food of Hawaii" through reviews, recipes and photos.

Okinawan Grocery Items (Groceries at the 2007 Okinawan Festival)

One of the tents at the festival featured Okinawan grocery items.
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Groceries at the 2007 Okinawan Festival

Okinawan grocery items for sale in a tent at the 2007 Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaii. The 2007 festival (August 30 to September 2) marked the 25th anniversary of the event.

The festival is sponsored by the Hawaii United Okinawan Association, with proceeds supporting the organization’s other programs. It is a celebration of Okinawan culture in Hawaii that attracts over 50,000 visitors each year.

Photo courtesy of blogger Pomai (TheTastyIsland) a resident of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Pomai documents "[his] experiences enjoying the wonderful food of Hawaii" through reviews, recipes and photos.

Visitors (More Crowds at the 2007 Okinawan Festival)

Crowds take in the sights at the Okinawan Festival under a sunny blue sky.
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More Crowds at the 2007 Okinawan Festival

Festival-attendees check out the booths at the 2007 Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaii. The 2007 festival (August 30 to September 2) marked the 25th anniversary of the event.

The festival is sponsored by the Hawaii United Okinawan Association, with proceeds supporting the organization’s other programs. It is a celebration of Okinawan culture in Hawaii that attracts over 50,000 visitors each year.

Photo courtesy of blogger Pomai (TheTastyIsland) a resident of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Pomai documents "[his] experiences enjoying the wonderful food of Hawaii" through reviews, recipes and photos.

Festival booths (Crowds at the 2007 Okinawan Festival)

Cheerful flags invite visitors such as photographer/blogger Pomai to explore the booths at Hawaii's annual Okinawan Festival.
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Crowds at the 2007 Okinawan Festival

Festival goers take in the sights at the 2007 Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaii.

The festival is sponsored by the Hawaii United Okinawan Association, with proceeds supporting the organization’s other programs. It is a celebration of Okinawan culture in Hawaii that attracts over 50,000 visitors each year. The 2007 festival (August 30 to September 2) marked event's 25th anniversary.

Photo courtesy of blogger Pomai (TheTastyIsland) a resident of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Pomai documents "[his] experiences enjoying the wonderful food of Hawaii" through reviews, recipes and photos.

Musical Performance (Daytime Performance at the 2007 Okinawan Festival)

Artists play traditional music on stage during the day.

A banner for the Hawaii United Okinawan Association, which produced the festival, can be seen in the foreground.
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Daytime Performance at the 2007 Okinawan Festival

Traditional artists perform on stage at the 2007 Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaii. Diamond Head Crater can be seen in the background.

The festival is sponsored by the Hawaii United Okinawan Association, with proceeds supporting the organization’s other programs. It is a celebration of Okinawan culture in Hawaii that attracts over 50,000 visitors each year. The 2007 festival (August 30 to September 2) marked the festival's 25th anniversary.

Photo courtesy of blogger Pomai (TheTastyIsland) a resident of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Pomai documents "[his] experiences enjoying the wonderful food of Hawaii" through reviews, recipes and photos.

Festival Stage (Okinawan Festival 2007 Stage)

A special stage was built for the 2007 festival performances. At night, projection screens were mounted on the left and right hand sides of the stage.
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Okinawan Festival 2007 Stage

A day view of the performance stage at the 2007 Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaii. At night, the empty spaces to the right and left of the stage would be filled by projection screens for the performance of Rinken Band.

The festival is sponsored by the Hawaii United Okinawan Association, with proceeds supporting the organization’s other programs. It is a celebration of Okinawan culture in Hawaii that attracts over 50,000 visitors each year. 2007 marked the festival's 25th anniversary.

Photo courtesy of blogger Pomai (TheTastyIsland) a resident of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Pomai documents "[his] experiences enjoying the wonderful food of Hawaii" through reviews, recipes and photos.

Three Drummers (Rinken Band Drummers)

Three of the Rinken Band members using taiko drums to create modern music.
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Rinken Band Drummers

Drummers from the Okinawan group Rinken Band perform at the 25th Annual Okinawan Festival in Kapiolani Park, Honolulu (Hawaii). The Festival took place from August 30 to September 2 in 2007.

The festival is sponsored by the Hawaii United Okinawan Association, with proceeds supporting the organization’s other programs. It is a celebration of Okinawan culture in Hawaii that attracts over 50,000 visitors each year.

Photo courtesy of blogger Pomai (TheTastyIsland ) a resident of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Pomai documents "[his] experiences enjoying the wonderful food of Hawaii" through reviews, recipes and photos.

Rinken Band (Rinken Band Performance)

Okinawan artists Rinken Band rocked the festival stage on Saturday night. Rinken Band is a roots group, combining traditional Okinawan musical elements--taiko, shamisan, etc.--with modern rock instruments and beats.

Ma Ti Che!
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Rinken Band Performance

The entire Rinken Band performing on stage at the 25th Annual Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park in Honolulu, Hawaii. The 2007 Festival occurred from August 30 to September 2.

The festival is sponsored by the Hawaii United Okinawan Association, with proceeds supporting the organization’s other programs. It is a celebration of Okinawan culture in Hawaii that attracts over 50,000 visitors each year.

Photo courtesy of blogger Pomai (TheTastyIsland)a resident of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Pomai documents "[his] experiences enjoying the wonderful food of Hawaii" through reviews, recipes and photos

Tomoko Uehara (Rinken's Tomoko Uehara)

Uehara is the lead female vocalist for the band.
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Rinken's Tomoko Uehara

Lead female vocalist Tomoko Uehara of the Okinawan folk band Rinken Band performs at the 25th Annual Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park in Honolulu (Hawaii) in September 2007.

The festival is sponsored by the Hawaii United Okinawan Association, with proceeds supporting the organization’s other programs. It is a celebration of Okinawan culture in Hawaii that attracts over 50,000 visitors each year.

Photo courtesy of blogger Pomai (TheTastyIsland)a resident of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Pomai documents "[his] experiences enjoying the wonderful food of Hawaii" through reviews, recipes and photos.