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Polynesian Festival Returns to LB Labor Day Weekend

The celebraton of Hawaiian culture will also include a hula chant and competition.


The 18th Annual E Hula Mau® is bringing island culture to the Terrace Theatre August 31- September 2 with live performances, art, interactive workshops and Southern California’s only Hula and Chant Competition.

Enjoy a taste of the islands, craft your own lei or just take in the colorful sights at the three-day celebration of all things Hawaiian, presented by Na Mamo®.

A nonprofit dedicated to preserving Hawiian culture through education and community outreach since 1992, Nà Mamo® has presented to E Hula Mao for the last 18 years. 

Join the gathering held in the spirit of family, called Ohana, and learn more Hawaiian values in one of three cultural workshops, held in either the cultural village at the theater or at the Westin Hotel.
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The cultural village is free while fees apply to some workshops. Tickets for Saturday's Mahalo Bash are $35 each, and  competitions Friday and Sunday nights are $21. Click here to purchase tickets or visit the Long Beach Performing Arts Center Main Box Office.

The box office is located at 300 E. Ocean Boulevard and is open from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and noon-4 p.m. Saturdays. For more information, click here.

Listed below are a schedule of events, courtesy of Nà Mamo®:

Friday

  • noon-9 p.m.– Hawaiian Arts & Crafts Fair and Food Court Hawaiian Cultural Village & Workshops (workshop fees apply)
  • 9 p.m.-midight–Hawaiian Entertainment at The Westin Long Beach Hotel Lobby

Saturday

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  • 8-10 a.m.– Lei Making Workshop (workshop fees apply)
  • 8 a.m.-7 p.m.– Island Food Court
  • 9 a.m.-7 p.m.– Hawaiian Arts & Crafts Fair Hawaiian Cultural Village & Workshops (workshop fees apply)
  • 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.– Cyril Pahinui Slack Key Workshop – Westin Long Beach Hotel Marina Room ($45.00 at the door)
  • 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.–Outdoor Plaza Stage Entertainment
  • 9 p.m.-midnight– Hawaiian Entertainment at The Westin Long Beach Hotel Lobby – Kanikapila Jam

Sunday

  • 8 a.m. and noon–Hawaiian Lecture - TBA
  • 8 a.m.-7 p.m.– Island Food Court
  • 9 a.m.–Hawaiian Arts & Crafts Fair Hawaiian Cultural Village & Workshops (some fees may apply)
  • 9-10 a.m.– Lei Contest
  • 10 a.m.-5:30PM– Outdoor Plaza Stage Entertainment
  • 12:30-1 p.m.– Lei Contest Award Presentation Plaza Outdoor Stage
  • 9 p.m.-midnight–Hawaiian Entertainment at The Westin Long Beach Hotel Lobby

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