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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade

Monday, January 20, 2020 Parades are fun and easy to attend when staying at the Four Paddle, only two blocks off the parade route.   Parades typically march southeast down the one-way street, Kalakaua Avenue.   The parade wasn't mentioned in any of the tourist books and pamphlets available in Waikiki.  One would expect tourists would want … Continue reading Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade

Rock-A-Hula

Rock-A-Hula

Sunday, January 19, 2020 Rock-A-Hula is best described as a luau themed musical variety show with singers and dancers backed by a rocking good band.   This years show is an improvement over the last time which was also satisfying.  Like last time, tickets were for a luau dinner and show. There are two dinners.  The … Continue reading Rock-A-Hula

Japanese Cultural Center

Japanese Cultural Center

Saturday, January 18, 2020 Mr. Onishi, a petite kindly man, was my favorite grammar school teacher.  Our fourth grade class was unusual in that Mr. Onishi had this knack for gently gaining and holding attention.  He held our attention as easily as other teachers held chalk.  Magic, a child whisperer. In the fall of 1968, … Continue reading Japanese Cultural Center