More Dates Announced

We are thrilled to share our amazing news with you. Craig and Sarah have been very busy organizing for the 51st Ukulele Festival Hawaii (Virtual Day). On top of the July 18th date, they will also be hosting three other events!

April 11 - Local Spotlight - We will interview four of the largest ‘ukulele manufacturers on Oahu, giving them a chance to share their history and future plans with all ‘ukulele lovers! Throughout the program, there will be Live performances from Local Artists and keiki groups.

May 16 - Workshop Day - It’s exciting to be able to feature our own Roy Sakuma on this wonderful day! Roy Sakuma will be joined by Neal Chin and Jake Shimabukuro in a day of learning. Join us for back to back classes.

June 13 - International Spotlight - Let's celebrate the global popularity of the instrument with International Artist, keiki groups, and ‘ukulele clubs!

July 18 - Ukulele Festival Hawaii - A full day of ‘ukulele! We will feature Local Artists, ‘ukulele clubs, and keiki groups.

All events will be streamed from the Ala Moana Hotel, and are FREE! Please subscribe to our YouTube Channel to ensure you don’t miss when we go live!

EXCITING NEWS!

Roy and Kathy Sakuma, founders of Ukulele Festival Hawaii welcomes Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel

We are very excited to announce that Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel will be organizing the Ukulele Festival here on Oahu at the Queen Kapiolani Park – home of Ukulele Festival Hawaii.

It was a dream over 50 years ago to put on a free ukulele festival to show the world the joy and virtuosity of this tiny little instrument from the state of Hawaii.

For 50 years, Roy & Kathy Sakuma and their staff of volunteers and supporters have spread the joy of the ukulele, teaching students, organizing and promoting Hawaii’s Ukulele Festival, the first and original ukulele festival. It’s a dream come true that this year’s 50th Golden Anniversary was celebrated with millions of people throughout the world playing and enjoying ukulele.

Thank you Craig Chee and Sarah Maisel for continuing the legacy and essence of bringing laughter, love and hope to all the children and adults of Hawaii and the world.

毎年7月、夏の訪れとともにオアフ島カピオラニ公園にウクレレフェスティバルがやってきます。家族連れでにぎわう公園に、世界中からウクレレファンが集結します。ダイヤモンドヘッドを臨む公園の木々は、ウクレレの音色に彩られ、その音に誘われてたくさんの旅行客も足を止めていきます。ハワイの暖かな太陽のように、気まぐれな波のように、陽気で楽しげなウクレレの音色は人の心に踊りだしたくなるような、歌いだしたくなるような、魅惑的なビートを刻みます。それがウクレレ、愛と笑顔を作る楽器なのです。

4時間にわたって行われるウクレレの祭典には、国際的に活躍するアーティストをはじめ、ハワイのトップミュージシャンたちが参加。そして、世界各地からウクレレを愛するプレーヤーと愛好家が集います。ウクレレを学ぶ800人の子供たちによるウクレレ・オーケストラの迫力のステージは、笑顔と愛と希望を持つことの素晴らしさをたくさんの人々と共有してくれます。

夏の無料ビッグイベントへ、ようこそ！

2010年は開催40周年の記念の年。ハワイ生まれの楽器の祭典。