Events
- On Friday, May 6, guests will be treated to the Hilton’s signature Aloha Friday King’s Jubilee king’s procession, entertainment show and fireworks extravaganza, which is offered weekly at 7 p.m.
- On May 7 and 8, the resort’s open-air Tapa Bar will host a variety of performances, including the Noel Okimoto Jazz Ensemble; Chamber Music Hawaii ensembles; Hawaii Opera Theatre; Hawaii Jazz Quartet and renowned solo guitarist Makana. A special menu of local-style pupu (appetizers) and Hawaiian cocktails will be offered throughout the two-day festivities.
- Also on May 7 and 8, the Rainbow Bazaar will become a flurry of activity with the sights, sounds and tastes of the East and West. Bazaar merchants will display their wares outdoors as strolling performers - everything from puppeteers with oversize puppets to magicians and jugglers - meander their way through the three courtyards. Guests will be able to take a "trip" to Hong Kong Alley and watch an acrobatic lion dance or a solo erhu (Chinese stringed instrument) performance; find solace with a relaxing shakuhachi flute and koto duo in the Imperial Japan courtyard or relax to the Hawaiian melodies of ukulele maestro Herb Ohta, Jr. in the South Pacific courtyard.
Refreshments
Throughout the bazaar, purveyors will offer samplings of select ethnic food products, including Asian liqueurs, sakes, Hawaii micro brews and specialty coffee drinks, just to name a few.Self-Guided Art Tour
Other special Arts Celebration activities that guests can partake in that weekend include a self-guided art tour featuring dozens of the artifacts throughout the 22-acre resort, and a visit to the resort’s historical Bishop Museum Collection.For More Information
There is no admission charge to enjoy the two days of Arts Celebration entertainment and the public is welcome to attend. For more information and Arts Celebration entertainment schedules, visit www.hiltonhawaii.com/artsseason or call 808-947-7888.Booking Your Stay
The Hilton Hawaiian Village’s Arts Celebration, May 6-8, 2005, will be the perfect time to experience the 22-acre, beachfront resort. Rates start at just $199 per room, per night. For reservations, call toll-free at 1-800-HILTONS (1-800-445-8667) from the U.S. and Canada or visit www.hilton.com. For resort information, visit www.hiltonhawaiianvillage.com or call the resort directly at (808) 949-4321. For access to air and hotel packages, click on the "Build Your Own Package" link on the resort’s web site.About the Hawaii Arts Season
The Hawaii Arts Season, a Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau initiative, takes place each spring throughout Hawaii, giving visitors an opportunity to experience the islands’ exciting variety of arts and cultural activities. When the 2005 season closes in May, it will have featured more than 120 events statewide.About the Village
Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa is Waikiki’s only self-contained destination resort. A vacationer or conventioneer finds everything necessary for a visit to paradise, yet is also within walking distance of everything Waikiki has to offer.The resort spans 22 acres, offering the widest stretch of beach on Waikiki, a beachfront lagoon, waterfalls, five pools, gardens, an exquisite art collection, and exotic wildlife, as well as nightly entertainment including the weekly King’s Jubilee every Friday, a Hawaiian music and dance celebration that ends with a brilliant fireworks display on the beach.
The finest dining, shopping and entertainment center on Waikiki’s best beach, the Village boasts more than 20 restaurants and lounges, with fine cuisine ranging from Italian to Asian to traditional steak and seafood menus, as well as the full-service Mandara Spa, the Holistica Hawaii Preventive Medicine Center, and the Bishop Museum Collection at the Hawaiian Arts & Culture Center in Kalia Tower.
