Pacific Islander Festival this weekend!

The 4th Annual Pacific Islander Festival will be held at Central Park this weekend. The festival will feature cultural traditions, performances and arts of Pacific Island nations including Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga, Tahiti (Polynesia), Aotearoa (New Zealand), Guam, Northern Marianas, Marshall Islands (Micronesia), and Fiji (Melanesia).  Expect to see cultural demos, hands on-art projects, coconut and pandanus plaiting (weaving), lei making, storytelling, lots of music and dancing – and before I forget, delicious dishes from the Islands! This family-friendly event is free and open to all.

WHAT:  Pacific Islander Festival

WHEN:

September 17 – September 18, 2011; Every day (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

WHERE:

Huntington Central Park, 7111 Talbert Avenue .Huntington Beach, CA 92648

FOR MORE INFO:   www.pacificislanderfestivaloc.com

Enjoy this video from last year’s fest courtesy of HB Surf City USA, the official Surf City USA channel.