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Okinawan Festival 2007, Honolulu, Hawaii

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


Published: June 26, 2008 Modified: April 11, 2025

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.


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Okinawan Festival 2007, Honolulu, Hawaii
From August 30 to September 2, 2007, the Hawaii United Okinawan Association celebrated their 25th annual Okinawan Festival at Kapiolani Park in Honolulu on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. The festival is a unique celebration of Okinawan food, …
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