Kung Hee Fat Choy!

Celebrate Chinese New Year

in Waikiki with Outrigger

WHAT: Celebrate Chinese New Year, the “Year of the Dragon,” in Waikiki

Outrigger Hotels & Resorts, Waikiki Beach Walk® and Island Jewelry invite the general public to ring in the Chinese New Year in Waikiki with traditional lion dance performances at several locations and a Chinese pole jumping performance by the Chinese Lion Dance Association at Waikiki Beach Walk.

The Chinese lion dance is a cultural tradition dating back several thousand years. It is believed that the lion dance serves as a symbol of protection, good luck, prosperity, health, longevity and blessings. In Hawaii, the traditional Chinese lion dance has become a staple in many island celebrations and special occasions, including weddings, first birthday celebrations, graduations, and so on. This year, a lion dance performance will take place at Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach, Outrigger Reef on the Beach, and Waikiki Beach Walk.

The Chinese Pole Jumping performance team from the Chinese Lion Dance Association has become Hawaii’s ambassador to Hong Kong in the sport of pole jumping or “jong” lion dance.  They have represented Hawaii in various international pole jumping lion dance tournaments in Hong Kong and Taiwan.  The team has also been featured on KITV’s local television program “Pamela Young’s Mixed Plate” as they traveled to Asia to compete against the best lion dance teams from around the world.

WHERE: Outrigger Reef on the Beach, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach and Waikiki Beach Walk

WHEN: January 27, 2012 Scheduled times vary by venue

4:00-5:30 PM - Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach – Traditional Lion Dance Performance

4:00-5:30 PM - Outrigger Reef on the Beach – Traditional Lion Dance Performance

6:00-8:30 PM - Waikiki Beach Walk – Traditional Lion Dance Performance and Chinese Pole Jumping

PARKING:  Valet Parking: $6.00 up to four hours at the Embassy Suites-Waikiki Beach Walk (201 Beachwalk) and the Wyndham Vacation Ownership-Waikiki Beach Walk (227 Lewers Street), with any same-day purchase from any Waikiki Beach Walk merchant. 

CONTACT:  For more information, call (808) 931-3591 Monday thru Friday, 8:00am - 5:00 pm.

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About Waikiki Beach Walk®

Outrigger Enterprises Group’s Waikiki Beach Walk® is the largest development project ever to be undertaken in Waikiki. The nearly 8-acre area, bordered by Kalakaua Avenue, Lewers Street, Kalia Road, Beach Walk and Saratoga Road, has been completely rebuilt as a vibrant showcase and gathering place in the new Waikiki. With a total cost of $535 million, it features an
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