ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER CELEBRATES LUNAR NEW YEAR
Ring in the Year of the Pig with lion dances, lucky lai see envelopes and more
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Jan. 04, 2019
Waikīkī – Lunar New Year descends upon Royal Hawaiian Center with cultural activities, live entertainment, special gifts with purchase, and lots of good luck! The free festivities kick off on Friday, January 25 in The Royal Grove and continue through early February, enchanting visitors and kamaʻaina alike with this annual cultural celebration.
“While many people associate Lunar New Year with Chinese culture, it’s actually a tradition with roots throughout Asia,” said Royal Hawaiian Center Vice President, General Manager Marleen Akau. “Today, Lunar New Year is an annual occasion for the people of Hawaiʻi to gather together and enjoy delicious food, fantastic festivals, good luck charms and more.”
The celebration reaches an exciting peak on Friday, February 5, Chinese New Year Day with a lion dance performance by the Lung Kong Physical Culture Club at 5 p.m. After weaving their way through The Royal Grove, the lions will dance through the Center and make stops at every participating Royal Hawaiian Center store and restaurant. From 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., the Center will offer its popular calligraphy demonstrations in The Royal Grove. At 4:45 p.m., Miss Chinatown 2019 and her court will also make an appearance in The Royal Grove, where they’ll be available for photo ops and a special meet-and-greet.
From January 25 through February 11, shoppers can also take advantage of a limited-time gift with purchase promotion. Redeem $500 or more in Royal Hawaiian Center receipts then pick up a lucky lai see red envelope at Helumoa Hale Guest Services. Each lai see envelope contains a lucky number that corresponds to a prize, including an exclusive Aloha tote bag, merchandise from participating merchants, specialty logo items, and Royal Hawaiian Center gift cards for $28, $88 and $168. Throughout the Lunar New Year period, shoppers can also take advantage of special dining offerings at P.F. Chang’s, Tim Ho Wan and Panda Express.
Visit Royal Hawaiian Center to celebrate the Year of the Pig and enjoy this annual cultural celebration! For more information, visit www.RoyalHawaiianCenter.com or call Helumoa Hale Guest Services at 808-922-2299.
About Royal Hawaiian Center
Royal Hawaiian Center is the premier shopping, dining, entertainment, and cultural destination in Waikīkī, comprised of 90 shops and restaurants over three city-blocks of world-renowned Kalākaua Avenue. The Center stands proudly upon historic land known as Helumoa, once home to Hawaiian royalty.
OWNERSHIP: Royal Hawaiian Center is owned by RHC Property Holdings LLC and managed by The Festival Companies.
For more information, visit www.RoyalHawaiianCenter.com or call Helumoa Hale Guest Services at 808-922-2299.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Jocelyn Collado
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Sam Shenkus
Royal Hawaiian Center
(808) 931-3110
s.shenkus@festivalcos.com
