While the summertime and the other holiday seasons are appropriate times for trips, the sweetest time between peak travel and low travel seasons also known as the shoulder season may be the best time of the year to get away. Shoulder season begins when the booming summer locations experience a decrease in the number of visitors they get. Visitors who take vacation during this period normally encounter fewer crowds and lower prices for everything from accommodations to tours and plane tickets. These are a few reasons that could influence you choosing Hawaii and in particular Oahu, for your next Hawaiian vacation. Here are some of the activities taking place in November that will help to get you more fascinated about staying in Oahu.
November 2-12 is the 37th Annual Hawaii International Film Festival attendees throughout Hawaii experience the sounds and images of filmmaking from approximately 45 countries.
Taiko Drum & Dance Hana Hou! on November 10, 11 & 12. Taiko artist Kenny Endo and Taiko Center of the Pacific return for a collaboration of dance and drums. This production showcases an interweaving of cultures that reflects and distinguishes Hawaii. Traditional and contemporary taiko music, together with dance from Hawaii, Japan, Okinawa, India, and contemporary dance.
On November 11 the Glenn Miller Orchestra also performs music from the extensive Glenn Miller Orchestra libraries, including such hits as Chattanooga Choo-Choo, In the Mood, Someone to Watch Over Me and the famous Moonlight Serenade, the Glenn Miller Orchestra's theme song.
Na Mele O Ko Olina hosts some of Hawaii's best Slack Key and 'Ukulele musicians on November 18, as well as 40 Hawaiian artists who display their artwork for sale.
Also on November 18, is the Waimea Valley's 6th Annual Makahiki Festival and Ke Alohi Hula Competition. Women and men competing for a single hula kahiko (ancient hula) title. There will also be live music, local vendors, cultural activities, traditional Hawaiian games, demonstrations, and more.
November 19 is the 2017 Hawaii Open professional tennis tournament and features a 32-player singles main draw, an 8-player qualifying draw, and a 16-team doubles draw. Enjoy world class WTA tennis, vendor booths, food, beverages, and more.
On November 24 the Waikiki Holiday Parade takes place. Local Hawaiian bands and dignitaries will march down torch-lit Kalakaua Avenue along Waikiki Beach.
Martin Wynn
