Inaugural Honolulu-Hong Kong Festival to Celebrate Culture, Cuisine and Commerce from January to March
Month-long Honolulu event marks Hong Kong heritage and business ties with cultural showcases, culinary promotions and trade activities
The first Honolulu-Hong Kong Festival is set to take place from January 31 to March 1, 2026, bringing a broad programme of cultural, culinary and commercial events to Hawaii’s capital.
Organised by the Hong Kong Business Association of Hawaii and supported by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco and the City and County of Honolulu, the month-long festival coincides with Chinese New Year celebrations and commemorates the thirtieth anniversary of the association’s establishment in the state.
The festival is designed to strengthen ties between Hawaii and Hong Kong, fostering community harmony and economic exchange while showcasing Hong Kong’s rich traditional culture, contemporary lifestyle, business environment and culinary excellence.
Highlights of the festival’s opening weekend include the Temple Street Night Market Celebration on January 31, featuring authentic Hong Kong street food, crafts, live performances and cultural demonstrations that evoke the vibrancy of the city’s famed marketplaces.
Throughout February, participants can join a series of Hong Kong Traditional Lifestyle Tours in Honolulu’s Chinatown, offering tai chi lessons, insights into feng shui, Chinese tea tastings and Hong Kong-style dim sum experiences.
A culinary initiative called “HK At Your Doorstep: Eat Your Way Month” invites visitors and residents to explore Hong Kong-inspired dishes at participating local restaurants, with opportunities to win a trip to Hong Kong.
Business engagement forms a central pillar of the festival, with an Export Day and Trade Fair on February 27 welcoming industry experts to share insights into Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area commerce and to facilitate networking among professionals.
The festival culminates on March 1 with the Hong Kong Business Association of Hawaii’s thirtieth Anniversary and Festival of Spring Gala at the Waialae Country Club, featuring entertainment, fine dining and cultural activities.
Organisers say the inaugural event will enrich Honolulu’s cultural calendar, deepen understanding of Hong Kong’s heritage and contemporary dynamism, and provide a platform for ongoing cultural and economic partnership in the Pacific region.
Organised by the Hong Kong Business Association of Hawaii and supported by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco and the City and County of Honolulu, the month-long festival coincides with Chinese New Year celebrations and commemorates the thirtieth anniversary of the association’s establishment in the state.
The festival is designed to strengthen ties between Hawaii and Hong Kong, fostering community harmony and economic exchange while showcasing Hong Kong’s rich traditional culture, contemporary lifestyle, business environment and culinary excellence.
Highlights of the festival’s opening weekend include the Temple Street Night Market Celebration on January 31, featuring authentic Hong Kong street food, crafts, live performances and cultural demonstrations that evoke the vibrancy of the city’s famed marketplaces.
Throughout February, participants can join a series of Hong Kong Traditional Lifestyle Tours in Honolulu’s Chinatown, offering tai chi lessons, insights into feng shui, Chinese tea tastings and Hong Kong-style dim sum experiences.
A culinary initiative called “HK At Your Doorstep: Eat Your Way Month” invites visitors and residents to explore Hong Kong-inspired dishes at participating local restaurants, with opportunities to win a trip to Hong Kong.
Business engagement forms a central pillar of the festival, with an Export Day and Trade Fair on February 27 welcoming industry experts to share insights into Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area commerce and to facilitate networking among professionals.
The festival culminates on March 1 with the Hong Kong Business Association of Hawaii’s thirtieth Anniversary and Festival of Spring Gala at the Waialae Country Club, featuring entertainment, fine dining and cultural activities.
Organisers say the inaugural event will enrich Honolulu’s cultural calendar, deepen understanding of Hong Kong’s heritage and contemporary dynamism, and provide a platform for ongoing cultural and economic partnership in the Pacific region.
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