HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-13 2017 WPF Press Release
DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION
101 Pauahi Street, Suite 6
(808) 961-8311 Fax (808) 961-8411
October 12, 2017
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2017 HILO WORLD PEACE FESTIVAL SET FOR OCTOBER 21st
The 8th Annual Hilo World Peace Festival will be held from 10:00 AM to 3:00
PM on Saturday, October 21st at the Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium in Hilo,
Hawai'i.
Festivities are free and open to the public and is a partnership event coordinated
by Soka Gakkai International USA, the International Committee of Artists for
Peace, Destination Hilo and the County of Hawaii.
The Festival celebrates cultural diversity and promotes the creation of a
peaceful world. The annual festival features performances, food and
beverages, as well as opportunities to experience cultural expressions of dance,
music and art.
The Hilo World Peace Festival was created to promote the spirit of Aloha; the
elders; to love, nurture, and protect our children; and to respect the harmony of
our families; thus creating a healthy community and island lifestyle.
The entertainment line-up includes Lopaka, Hula by the Hilo SGI Group,
Randy Skaggs, Lori Lei Shirakawa, contemporary music by Vaughn Valentino
and To'a Here Tahitian Revue.
The 2017 Hilo World Peace Festival is a true partnership event where
community organizations, private enterprise, and government work together
toward a common goal. More information can be obtained by calling the
County of Hawaii, Culture & Education Office at 961-8706.