What do you get when you combine retro ambiance with
contemporary vibe in Waikiki? Visitors and residents alike can
experience the excitement on Saturday, May 13 at “Waikiki By
Moonlight Vintage Meets Vogue.” Conceived by the Waikiki
Improvement Association (WIA), the colorful, free festival will
showcase the very best of Waikiki’s (and Hawaii’s) alluring past
and ever-popular present.
From 5:30 - 9:30 p.m., Waikiki’s Kalakaua Avenue will be the place
to witness it all. “There will be much to reminisce, and much to
learn about Waikiki then and now,” remarked Rick Egged, president
of WIA.
Egged explained that the decade-spanning event will have appeal
across the board. “There will be great music, fantastic food,
unique and one-of-a-kind arts and crafts, special exhibits and,
appropriately, a Vintage Meets Vogue aloha-wear fashion show all
happening on one beautiful, moonlit night in Waikiki.”
Special highlights will include:
Stylin’ In Hawaii A fashion show of “chic aloha attire” created by
local designers will feature favorites from the past and present,
plus a few design possibilities for the future.
Culture and Arts Skilled artisans will share their talents and
showcase vintage and modern Hawaiian arts and crafts as well as
collectible souvenirs.
Hawaii’s Cuisine Evolution The staples of the ancient Hawaiians
will be available, as well as signature menu items from “long gone
but not forgotten” Waikiki eateries and favorites of today’s best
Waikiki chefs.
Hawaiian Hula and Music Concert Hula will be highlighted with
Kahiko (ancient) and auana (modern) performances and music that
pays tribute to some of Hawaii’s living legends (and their budding
contemporary counterparts).
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