Hawai`i Kuauli Pacific and Asia Cultural Festival

Friday – Sunday, May 18 – 20:
Hawai`i Kuauli Pacific and Asia Cultural Festival.  A celebration of Hawai`i Island as a cultural melting pot, this three day event will be packed with food, fashion, cultural expressions, a keiki hula competition and cultural workshops. The event begins Friday day evening with protocol from the various cultures represented. Saturday is filled with a wearable arts fashion show, arts & crafts demonstrations and the first annual Hawai`i Kuauli keiki hula competition. Sunday is a day of cultural workshops and education. The festival is a culturally based experience for both local residents and visitors. Courtyard King Kamehameha’s Kona Beach Hotel, 75-5660 Palani Rd., Kailua-Kona. Friday, 4:30 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Cost: Wearable Arts Fashion Show – $10. Keiki Hula Competition – $10; 5-10 years, $5; Under 4 years, free. For more information, call (808) 895-4205 or visit www.HiKuauli.com.