From its humble beginnings to its status as one of Hawaii’s premier ethnic festivals, the Annual Okinawan Festival is a big deal.

Attracting more than 50,000 visitors from across the globe, the event showcases the Okinawan culture.

Cultural performances include Bon and lion dancing, featuring Okinawan clown-like chondara. Of course, there will be plenty of delicious traditional delicacies, such as andagi (Okinawan doughnut) and andadog (Okinawan corndog).

Explore original arts and crafts of this Japanese island or pose for a picture in a kimono.