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2026 Lunar New Year Celebration

February 28 @ 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm

**Event schedule and activities subject to change with little to no notice**

 

Performance Schedule

  • 3:20 PM – Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko, Kohala-Waimea
  • 4:00 PM – SoShin Kai Koto
  • 4:40 PM – HI GRADE Jiu Jitsu Demonstration
  • 5:40 PM – Yau Gong Lion Dance Group Introduction
  • 6:00 PM – Firecracker Send-Off & Lion Blessings

Live radio hosted by DJ KJ and emceed by Makela of KWXX.

Enter-to-Win Giveaways
Stop by the Information Booth outside of Starbucks to enter for a chance to win giveaways throughout the event. Prizes include Queens’ Marketplace merchandise, plus gift cards and merchandise from mall merchants

Keiki Activities
Face painting will be provided by Aunty Cynthia and Aunty Jennifer.

Plus, enjoy fun lawn games at the Coronation Pavilion, including corn hole and Connect .

Firecrackers & Chinese Lion Dance
We’ll be kicking off the centuries-old tradition with firecrackers (weather permitting) before the colorful Chinese Lion Dancers from Yau Gong Lion Dance Team perform their acrobatic feats and leaps throughout Queens’ Marketplace. Interacting with the audience as they go door to door, guests will have the chance to feed the lion lucky red Lai See envelopes and bring good luck.

The Miss Kona Coffee Pageant titleholders will be passing out lai see envelopes throughout the shopping center.

Market Vendor Line-Ups
Aloha Crystals & Gems
ALOHA KPOP KOLLECTIVE
Aree Thai Food
Bu’s Grindz
Candynae Art
CBD Hawaii
Crack N Pop
Handmade.by.rose.v
Hawaii TCG Buy N Sell
HI GRADE JIU JITSU
Holoholo Homestead
Kawaii Gifts N Things
Kitchen77Honokaa
Naukana Designs
Peleni Luxe
Ryukyukokou Matsuri Daiko
Shortbread Sensations
Slow Lane Wellness Co.
Sweet Kine Snacks
Takoyatea
TapaThaiJerky
The Bar Bakery
The Kings Table

Details

  • Date: February 28
  • Time:
    3:00 pm - 8:00 pm