Photos: Chinatown Lunar New Year celebration, six-day Ala Moana event
HONOLULU (KHON2) — There have been celebrations leading up to the Chinese New Year this year and the Ala Moana Center is getting ready to kick off its six-day Lunar New Year event.
In Chinatown this year, Chinatown 808 hosted an all-day, family-friendly 50th celebration to ring in the Year of the Horse, which featured Lunar New Year dishes, cultural performances, a parade and more.
2026 Chinatown Festival & Parade
2026 Chinatown Festival & Parade
2026 Chinatown Festival & Parade
2026 Chinatown Festival & Parade
2026 Chinatown Festival & Parade
2026 Chinatown Festival & Parade
From Feb. 17 to Feb. 22, the Ala Moana Center will host its six-day Chinese Lunar New Year events, featuring special performances on the center stage.
Centerwide Lion Dancing
Centerwide Lion Dancing
Centerwide Lion Dancing
Centerwide Lion Dancing
Centerwide Lion Dancing
Taking place in the center stage, there is pole jumping, which in Chinese symbolizes courage, bravery and skill. The symbolism behind “high pole jumping” is known to showcase one overcoming obstacles, challenges and reaching new heights.
High Pole Jumping
At the Ala Moana Center, they will feature a calligraphy demo, lantern displays around the mall and a wishing well.
The Ala Moana Center provided KHON2 with an event schedule as listed below:
Ala Moana Center welcomes the Year of the Horse event: Sunday, Feb. 22.
- Opening ceremony at Centerstage
- 11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
- Chinese Calligraphy Demonstrations at Ewa Wing Stage
- 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Centerwide Lion Dance
- 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Pole Jumping at Centerstage with Wah Ngai Lion Dance Association
- 3 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
