JCCH New Year's Ohana Festival

Despite the rain, hundreds of people showed up for the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii's New Year's Ohana Festival held at the cultural center and Moiliili Field today. The place was very, very crowded as people enjoyed the cultural activities, children's education area, food booths, gift shop and performances.

There was a free shuttle moving people between UH's parking structure and the cultural center.


The year of the tiger was celebrated with displays of good luck charms and other items for sale.




Community cultural groups performed for the crowd at the center's courtyard.



Inside there were many cultural crafts . . .


. . . showcasing the handicrafts of many artisans.

There were instructional tables for you to try your hand at caligraphy . . .

. . . and bonsai exhibitions.

Across the street at Moiliili Field, people strolled through food and craft booths.

There were bouncers for the kids . . .

. . . and a taiko performance.