Orange County CA PI Festival 9/19-9/20/09

“A Celebration of Pacific Island Cultures”

2nd Pacific Islander Festival in Orange County

Huntington Beach Central Library Park

711 West Talbert Avenue,

Huntington Beach, CA 92648

(corner of Goldenwest at Talbert)



Pacific Islander Health Partnership (PIHP) presents 2nd Pacific Islander Festival to be held in Orange County, September 19-20, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at Huntington Beach Central Library Park.



Featuring cultural traditions, performances and the arts of Pacific Island peoples representing: Hawai`i, Sāmoa, Tonga, Aotearoa, Tahiti (Polynesia), Guam, Northern Marianas, Marshall Islands (Micronesia), Fiji (Melanesia). Presenting Island Villages with cultural demonstrations, “hands-on traditional arts projects”, coconut and pandanus plaiting (weaving), fresh floral lei making, tapa making and design, toere drumming, music, storytelling and exhibits of island artifacts. Traditional island ceremony with authentic Island performances of song, dances, and chants will be featured from center stage.



Come and enjoy traditional Island cuisine, Hawaiian style shave ice, and other Island delights. A great way for the entire family to experience and enjoy our Pacific Island communities here in Orange County. Free parking, free admission.



· Island Villages

· Cultural Demonstrations

· Live Hands-On Arts Projects

· Authentic Island Music & Performers

· Story Telling

· Pacific Island Food Booths

· Craft Vendors

· Health Education & Screening



Contact Information:



General Information

kaiwisplace@yahoo.com

Vendor Information

kawaihoonani@gmail.com

1-714-675-0989

Program / Entertainment

seanoa6@yahoo.com