HAWAII HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVALS & EVENTS
OUR MISSION
To promote and strengthen the Hispanic culture and educate people about Hispanic Heritage in Hawaii.
OUR VISION
To promote and perpetuate the Hispanic culture in Hawaii through annual festivals and special events, while understanding and appreciating our adopted home, and the society that welcomed us.
WHAT WE DO
We organize the Hispanic Heritage Festival, between September 15 thru October 15, annually during National Hispanic Heritage month. Special events include: Cinco de Mayo block party in downtown Chinatown, Miss Latina Hawaii and Latin New Year’s Eve celebrations.
We also coordinate with several Hispanic organizations and volunteers throughout the State of Hawaii.
We promote and support local and national singers, groups, dancers and a variety of entertainment at festivals or special events.
ABOUT THE HAWAII HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Hispanics, comprised of the descendants from 22 different countries, are now the nation’s largest minority. We comprise 15.8% of the U.S. population. In Hawaii, Hispanics are the fastest-growing segment of our population. According to the latest Census figures, there are over 112,300 Hispanics in Hawaii. That makes us 8.7% of the population – and still growing!
Hispanic Heritage month, September 15th through October 15th, was enacted in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan. This one-month observance recognizes the contributions Hispanic Americans have made to the United States. September 15th was chosen as the starting point because many Latin American countries celebrate their independence day on or near that day.
During the upcoming national celebration, our Hawaii Hispanic communities statewide will celebrate through a variety of events. The largest is our Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival and Health Fair.
Want to be a part of the festival?