3 Things to Do in Hawaii 2010

When most people think of Hawaii they think of an island paradise with white cap waves breaking on the beach, mild climate and cool breezes of the coast. In fact, Hawaii is much more than that. Hawaii is a multi-cultural paradise for people to visit with some of the best cultural events and resistance at home difficult race, most of the known. Here's my take from 3 to participate in events in Hawaii for 2010

Chinese New Year toKAUAI MUSEUM

Feb 6, 2010 kauaimuseum.org

In 2010 the Chinese calendar enters into the year of the Tiger also known by its formal name of Geng Yin. The Chinese calendar unlike the International Calendar (based on the Gregorian Calendar) has been in continuous use for centuries. It predates the International Calendar used by most of the world which only goes back 430 years. In contrast the Chinese Calendar is in the Year 4707.

In celebration of the Chinese New Year the Kauai Museum is hosting a Pre-Chinese New Year events for the year of the Tiger which will be held Saturday, February 6. This is also the museum's 'Ohana Day which allows for free admission to the Museum. The actually Chinese New Year is February 14th.

IRONMAN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

Oct 9, 2010 Ironman.com

Originally started as a challenge between a group of the Navy's elite special forces unit the Navy Seals, the Ironman has exploded to become one of the most recognized endurance events in the world. When it began they combined 3 challenges to highlight their proficiencies in the sea and land. It featured the Waikiki Rough Water swim, the Bike Race Around Oahu and the Honolulu Marathon, the Ironman endurance challenges you with a 2.4 mile swim, a 112-mile bike ride and a 26.2 mile run.

The Ironman has grown so much it now has a qualifying series that includes 22 events throughout the world by which an athlete can qualify for the Ironman World Championship held every October in Kona, Hawaii.

16TH ANNUAL HONOLULU FESTIVAL

March 12-14, 2010 honolulufestival.com

The Honolulu Festival which began in 1995 to aide in promoting cultural harmony and understanding between the people of Hawaii and the Asia-Pacific. The Honolulu Festival is supported by the Honolulu Festival Foundation, a non-profit organization formed in 2000 to administer Festival activities and perpetuate the cultures, customs and traditions of Asians and Pacific Islanders through community outreach and charitable efforts.

The Festival's theme this year is "Pacific Harmony" which reflects the Foundation's vision to share with the people of Hawaii the many cultures of the Pacific region from all over the world in addition to the many visitors from around the world.

The Honolulu Festival has evolved in the past few years. What started as an event showcasing Japan and Hawaii's culture now includes cultural events from Australia, Tahiti, Philippines, Republic of China (Taiwan), China, Korea and the U.S. Mainland. In addition to many participants from a large variety of local ethnic groups which continues to increase every year.

With these events you will get a glimpse into Hawaii's culture and heritage combining a little of the old with some of the new opening your eyes to a true multi-cultural paradise.