This Weekend, Dragon Fest 2013 in the ID!

Saturday, July 13 from 12 - 8
and Sunday, July 14 from 12 - 6
Come down to the International District for culture, food, drinks
and fun including Dragon and Lion Dances, break dancing, taiko drumming, kabuki, anime costume contests, arts and crafts and more. Events and activities include:

$2 Food Walk, Saturday and Sunday. Bring your appetite! This is
a great (and inexpensive) way to explore new restaurants. Due to previous success, the food walk includes 11 new restaurants. The parking lot of the old Uwajimaya location with have a great assortment of food trucks as well (although these are not a part of the $2 Food Walk).

$2 “Double Happiness Hour,” Saturday 4 - 9. Sample boozy delights and get acquainted with new bars. If that isn’t enough to slake your thirst, there will also be a traditional Japanese beer and sake bar.

Saturday night will bring the “International Dance Party” beneath the Chinatown Gate on South King Street. From 8 until midnight you can dance to the tunes that DJ Richard Dalton will be spinning as well as get a free dance lesson from the Massive Monkees. All ages welcome.

For more specific information, get online: http://tinyurl.com/lmmjnra

See you this weekend!

Light Up the Year of the Dragon

Mozaic Paper’s Lunar New Year Luminaire, $6.50

From the time she won the ‘Color the Bunny’ contest at five years old, my sister knew she was destined for the graphic design world. Now she’s a partner in her own Honolulu-based firm, Mozaic. Between promoting a plethora of the islands most posh resorts, they create exotic paper goods. To welcome the Lunar New Year of the Dragon, her team has designed a laser-cut card that transforms into a lovely luminaire. The Year of the Water Dragon begins Monday, January 23 — share the energy of the dramatic dragon with this glowing greeting. 

[Available at Momo, $6.50 for the card, flameless candle, additional cost]