ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER CELEBRATES LUNAR NEW YEAR
Two Weeks of Complimentary Events Include Lion Dancing, Calligraphy, and Other Festivities
Waikīkī – Royal Hawaiian Center ushers in the Year of the Horse with its signature Lunar New Year activations, inviting kamaʻāina and visitors alike. Guests are invited to enjoy live lion dance performances, custom calligraphy, and other cultural experiences to bring the energy and excitement of Lunar New Year to the heart of Waikīkī.
Lunar New Year Festivities
Center-Wide Lion Dance
Tuesday, February 17 | 5:00–8:00 PM | The Royal Grove & Participating Stores
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a center-wide Lion Dance at Royal Hawaiian Center on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Festivities begin from 5:00–5:30 pm with a traditional Lion Dance performance by Lung Kong Physical Culture Club in The Royal Grove, where guests can pick up a custom Royal Hawaiian Center red lai see from Helumoa Hale to feed the Lion. From approximately 5:30–8:00 pm, enjoy the lively Lion Dance as it travels throughout the Center and participating stores and restaurants, spreading good fortune for the year ahead.
Acrobatic Lion Dance
Saturday, February 21 | 6:30-7:00 PM | The Royal Grove
Experience the excitement of Lunar New Year celebrations on Saturday, February 21, 2026, with an Acrobatic Lion Dance performance by Wah Ngai Lion Dance Association. From 6:30–7:00 pm in The Royal Grove, guests can enjoy a high-energy showcase of strength, balance, and tradition.
Traditional Chinese Folk Dance
Sunday, February 22 | 3:30-4:00 PM | The Royal Grove
Celebrate Lunar New Year on Sunday, February 22, 2026, with a Traditional Chinese Folk Dance performance by Oriental Dance Studio. From 3:30–4:00 pm in The Royal Grove, guests can enjoy a graceful showcase of traditional Chinese dance and culture.
Calligraphy with Ina Chang
Saturday, February 28 | 3:00-6:00 PM | The Royal Grove
Celebrate Lunar New Year with a special calligraphy experience featuring Master Chinese calligraphy artist Ina Chang. On Saturday, February 28, from 3:00–6:00 pm in The Royal Grove, Ina Chang will create beautiful good luck fortunes for guests, offering a meaningful glimpse into the rich tradition of Chinese calligraphy as a timeless art form and expression of culture.
Lunar New Year Gift with Purchase
February 15-28 | Helumoa Hale Guest Services | Building B, Level 1
Lucky Lai See Gift with PurchaseSpend $518 or more in combined same-day receipts from 2/15–2/28/26 at Royal Hawaiian Center and receive a special red lai see with a lucky prize slip at Helumoa Hale Guest Services. Prizes range from exclusive Royal Hawaiian Center items to gift cards valued up to $188, every envelope is a surprise.
Prosperity Gift with PurchaseSpend $5,000 or more during the same period and receive a Royal Hawaiian Center Year of the Horse–themed tea set, in addition to the Lucky Lai See Gift with Purchase.
ABOUT THE ROYAL HAWAIIAN CENTER
Royal Hawaiian Center is the premier shopping, dining, entertainment, and cultural destination in Waikīkī, comprising over 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.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Sam “Helene” Shenkus
Royal Hawaiian Center
(808) 931-3110