My big fat Greek weekend
30th Annual Honolulu Greek Festival / Greeks believe they invented festivals. The truth is, they probably did, or they were at least second to the Egyptians. Were 14th century festivals stocked with food booths and “I’m A Greek God” T-shirts? Who knows, but the 30th Annual Honolulu Greek Festival has it all–T-shirts included.
The list of events includes typical festival favorites like live music, ethnic foods and pastries (baklava, kataifi and koulourakia) and an abundance of cultural activities. But this year’s festival has a few new tasty gems like loukaniko (sausage with orange flavor and fennel seeds served in a pita and sprinkled with lemon), souvlaki (marinated meat and veggies served on skewers) and an array of Greek beer and ouza (licorice liquor that turns milky white when ice is added).
Other highlights include Greek travel films, ethnic jewelry and hats, and it-wouldn’t-be-Greek-without-it Orthodox Catholic outreach booths (filled with all kinds of Jesus, Joseph and Mary goodies). The Nisiotes dancers perform at 1:30pm and 4:30pm both days in the McCoy Pavilion’s Auditorium and they shouldn’t be missed.
Don’t forget to bring cash, sunblock and a little bit of “Opa!”
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