Hawai'i Kuauli Pacific & Asia Cultural Festival

Hawai'i Kuauli Pacific & Asia Cultural Festival A 3 day celebration of Hawai'i Island and its beauty as a cultural melting pot! Due to our current situation, our 2021 festival will be VIRTUAL!

Hawai'i Kuauli Pacific & Asia Cultural Festival is a 3 day event packed with food, a fireknife competition, fashion, cultural expressions, hula competition and workshops. This exciting event is held at the Courtyard by Marriot King Kamehameha Kona Beach Hotel. Tune in right here on Facebook!

🌏 One stage. Many cultures. Endless connections.This year’s Hawaiʻi Kuauli Cultural Celebration brings together incredib...
06/05/2026

🌏 One stage. Many cultures. Endless connections.

This year’s Hawaiʻi Kuauli Cultural Celebration brings together incredible cultural groups from across Hawaiʻi and the Pacific to share their traditions, stories, music, and dance.

Join us as we celebrate the beauty of our diverse cultures and the bonds that connect us across the ocean. Which group are you excited to see perform? 🌺✨

06/05/2026

Nine years of memories. Countless stories. One incredible journey. 🌺

Come be part of our story in 2026.

Hawaiʻi Kuauli. More than a festival. A legacy.One of the traditional names for our island, Hawaiʻi Kuauli honors Chief ...
06/04/2026

Hawaiʻi Kuauli. More than a festival. A legacy.

One of the traditional names for our island, Hawaiʻi Kuauli honors Chief Hawaiʻi Nui Kuauli—a leader remembered for his deep connection to the ʻāina and his vision for a thriving, sustainable future. Under his leadership, the land flourished, the ocean provided, and the people lived in balance and abundance.

That legacy continues to inspire us today.

When we gather to dance, sing, share stories, and celebrate the cultures of the Pacific and Asia, we are doing more than preserving traditions—we are carrying forward the values of stewardship, unity, and aloha that Hawaiʻi Nui Kuauli embodied.

May we be reminded that culture is not only something we inherit, but something we are called to nurture, protect, and pass on to future generations.

This is Hawaiʻi Kuauli. A celebration of heritage. A commitment to community. A legacy that lives on.

06/03/2026

From Hawaiʻi Kuauli Champion to Top Chef finalist!

We caught up with Chef Rhoda Magbitang, winner of the 2025 Chef’s Challenge, to talk about her journey, her passion for food, and what it’s been like competing on the current season of Top Chef.

Watch now on YouTube and show Chef Rhoda some love! 🌺👩🏽‍🍳

Meet our Social Media Host, Hokulani🌺
05/31/2026

Meet our Social Media Host, Hokulani🌺

05/31/2026

Please welcome another incredible competitor to this year’s Chef’s Challenge — Chef Junior Ulep from Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort 🌺🔥

Representing one of Hawaiʻi Island’s premier luxury resorts, Chef Junior brings his passion, creativity, and elevated island flavors to the Taste of Pacific & Asia stage. Get ready for an unforgettable culinary experience as our chefs compete for this year’s title! 🍽️✨

Join us on June 7 at the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort and help choose this year’s winner.

Get your tickets now at HiKuauli.com/events

05/31/2026

Meet another talented competitor stepping into this year’s Chef’s Challenge — Chef Kaikili Roldan of SusHI! 🔥🍣 Bringing creativity, flavor, and island-inspired artistry to the table, Chef Kaikili is ready to battle for the title at this year’s Taste of Pacific & Asia.

Join us on June 7 at the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort and experience an afternoon of incredible cuisine, culture, and live competition as YOU help choose this year’s winner! 🌺✨

Get your tickets now at HiKuauli.com/events

Explore, learn, and connect at the ʻŌlelo Kāmau Interactive Marketplace!Join us June 6 & 7 at the King Kamehameha Kona B...
05/31/2026

Explore, learn, and connect at the ʻŌlelo Kāmau Interactive Marketplace!

Join us June 6 & 7 at the King Kamehameha Kona Beach Resort for cultural booths, hands-on workshops, educational vendors, demonstrations, and interactive experiences celebrating the cultures of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific.

Whether you’re shopping, learning a new skill, or connecting with cultural practitioners, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Check out the full schedule of vendors, workshops, and activities at HiKuauli.com/OleloKamau

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Kailua-Kona, HI
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