Celebrate the legacy of Chinese immigration to Maui with this exciting Chinese Heritage Festival! The festival honors Lahaina’s plantation-era Chinese heritage and Dr. Sun Yat-Sen who is remembered as the “Father of Modern China.”
ALL WEEK FROM NOVEMBER 11-15th, 10 AM – 4 PM
Enjoy free admission to the Wo Hing Museum & Cookhouse, a film tribute to Dr. Sun Yat-Sen, special educational exhibits on the history of Wo Hing Temple, and ribbon tying honoring Dr. Sun Yat Sen’s dream for “Peace, Prosperity, and Harmony.”
SCHEDULE ON NOVEMBER 16th:
1 pm: “The Life of Dr. Sun Yat-sen and His Connection to Maui” Presentation by Dr. Busaba Yip
4 pm: Lei Ceremony Honoring Dr. Sun Yat-sen
4-8 pm: Taste of China Food Booths Highlighting Popular Chinese Food Favorites from Nalu
Grindz (see menu below)
Keiki Craft Printmaking, featuring Dr. Sun Yat-sen’s Famous Symbolism & Messages of
Universal Love
Learn to Play Mahjong
5-8 pm: Chinese Knot Tying with Brenda Wong
Chinese Calligraphy with Reverend Takayuki of Lahaina Shingon Mission
6 pm: “History of Lahaina Town” Presentation of the History of Lahaina and the Wo Hing Society
with Carolyn Kam, Jaclyn Santos, Bobby Santos and Dr. Busaba Yip
$3 Tasting Plates
Chicken Chow Mein
Beef Broccoli
Shrimp Canton
Cold Ginger Chicken
Vegetable Fried Rice
Pork Egg Rolls
(offerings subject to change)
Do you want to make a difference?
You can volunteer for the Chinese Heritage Festival November 16, 2019 to help with festival set-up and decorations, greeting attendees, keiki arts and crafts, and/or break-down of the event. Water and snacks provided. Sign up HERE!