FUN IN THE WAIKIKI SUN
Following is a peek at some of the activities during “Duke’s Week” in Waikiki:
- August 23 – Duke’s OceanFest opens with a Ho‘omana Ceremony steeped in Hawaiian culture in the Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon at the Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa.
- August 24 – Duke Kahanamoku’s 119th birthday is honored with a traditional Hawaiian sunrise blessing at his majestic statue on the beach in Waikiki.
- August 26 – Four days of ocean sports competitions begin in Waikiki, including the Hawaiian Airlines Duke’s Legends Surf Classic, C4 Waterman/HonoluA Surf Paddleboard Championship and Stand-Up Beach Boy Paddle Surfing Championship, AccesSurf Challenged Athlete Surf Meet, Duke’s Waikiki Ocean Mile Swim, Surf Polo Tournament, and the Waterman Challenge.
- August 29 – Duke’s OceanFest concludes with a sidewalk surfboard parade and draping of Duke Kahanamoku’s Statue with the beautiful flower lei of Hawaii.
Mark your calendar now and as we get closer visit www.dukefoundation.org for new and updated schedule information.
