Hawaii is one of the most delightful vacation destinations on earth. Hawaii has a pleasant year-round climate and is located on the edge of the tropics. There are only two seasons here. For Hawaii, the tourist season is from December to April and June to August every year. The climate in Hawaii is humid in winter, which is most suitable for sea activities. Hawaii remains at 26 and 31 degrees all year round. The comfortable body temperature allows people to enjoy summer without worrying about the heat. What is there to do in Hawaii in the summer?
In addition to the pleasant climate, there are a variety of activities here. During the summer vacation, there will be a variety of activities in the Hawaiian Islands, including the Ukulele Music Festival, the Prince Lot Hula Festival, the Koloa Plantation Day Celebration to commemorate the history of Hawaii, and the memorial to the father of modern surfing, Duke Ka Duke Marine Sports Festival in Hanamoku.
Prince Lott Hula Festival
Time: The third weekend of July every year (July 20 and July 21, 2008)
Hula is a traditional Hawaiian dance with a long history. Before the ancient written language of Hawaii, hula dancing and singing played an important role in preserving history, genealogy, mythology and culture. Today, this unique art form with deep roots in the culture has become a global symbol of Hawaiian culture. For hula dancers, it's not just a dance form, it's life itself. Thousands of hula dancers and tourists have come here every year since 1978. This year’s event is still held in front of Palazzo Ioanni, which is rich in historical significance.
In addition, the event will include other Hawaiian activities and exhibits, such as hand-sewn patchwork, live demonstrations of how to weave hats and baskets from leaves, and the craftsmanship of musical instruments and lei lei.
Ukulele Music Festival
Date: July 21, 2008
The ukulele is popular for its small size, portability and ease of learning. More and more people love it. As a gathering place for ukulele culture, Hawaii holds different types of ukulele music festivals every year. The largest among them is the 49th YouCreary Music Festival, which is the first ukulele-themed celebration in Hawaii and has become one of the largest music festivals in Hawaii every year.
On the day of the event, many of the world's top ukulele masters and native Hawaiian artists will take turns on stage to give wonderful ukulele performances. In addition to listening to Creary's piano, there are also free ukulele lessons. The teacher will lead you to pick the strings and feel the happiness that the ukulele brings to everyone. Don’t worry if you get hungry during a full day of activities. There is also a food exhibition on site, allowing you to taste the freshest, most organic and most unique food in Hawaii. If you have more to say, you can also buy some Creary-related peripheral items, such as T-shirts, a Creary piano, or some exquisite handicrafts to take home as souvenirs.
Keya Plantation Festival Celebration
Time: July 19-July 28, 2008. every July.
The Gloria Plantation Day Celebration, held in the lovely town of Gloria, is southern Kauai's largest annual celebration of Hawaii's history and past. The establishment of the first sugar factory in Keya Town in 1835 also marked the rise of Hawaii's sugar industry. During this period, different ethnic groups began to flock to Hawaii, forming the cultural characteristics of Hawaii's diverse and integrated culture. During the event, there are both family activities and public entertainment activities, such as float parades, street parties, rodeos, handicraft fairs, canoe races and golf tournaments.
Among them, the three-day Hawaiian Rodeo is a very important event during the celebration and is also a true experience of Hawaiian cowboy culture. Cowboys from all over the world will gather here to show you their most exciting skills. Cowboys will compete in barrel racing, bull roping, bull riding and other events, with the final winner receiving a reward. In addition to the fierce competition, there are also unique Hawaiian cowboy barbecue delicacies and cowboy culture displays, allowing visitors to fully appreciate the Hawaiian cowboy culture during the three-day event. In order to continue to encourage and pass on the Hawaiian cowboy culture, there will also be children's rodeo performances at the event, attracting more people to pay attention to this traditional culture with an entertaining and encouraging attitude.
Duke Ocean Sports Festival
Time: August 17-August 25, 2008.
As the birthplace of modern surfing, Hawaii attracts many surfers every year. In the development of modern surfing, Duke Kahanamoku made outstanding contributions and devoted his life to spreading the spirit of surfing and Aloha around the world. He deserves to be called the father of modern surfing. Every August, Waikiki Beach holds the DukesOceanFest Sports Festival to commemorate this great water sportsman. During this period, competitive activities including surfing, kayaking, swimming and paddling, as well as related surfing exhibitions and Surf themed film exhibition. This year, the event will last for nine days. Noteworthy are the three-day Duke Cup Waikiki Amateur Team Board Surfing Competition and the Queens Beach Surfing Competition, as well as the two-person surfing competition that is both technical and spectacular.
At that time, you will be able to see the wonderful moments of Hawaii’s outstanding surfers galloping on the waves! In addition to surfers competing on the same stage, there will also be a very interesting dog surfing competition held during the sports festival. With the help of their owners, the participating dogs can stand on the surfboard and face the waves. The picture is very cute and interesting. After the competition, awards will be given to the dogs.
These are festivals that cannot be missed when traveling to Hawaii in summer. Adding these traditional vacation experiences to your vacation plans is sure to give you a more authentic taste of Hawaiian culture and Aloha spirit.
Now that you know what fun things to do in Hawaii in the summer, what are you waiting for? Let’s start another day!