About This Event
What is Awamori?
Awamori is an alcoholic beverage unique to Okinawa, Japan. It is made from long grain rice, and is distilled like shochu.
Two ways to taste Awamori:
1. Purchase a $5 ticket and receive 2 - 1oz tastings of Awamori. Purchase multi-tickets for more tastings.
Tastings will be held:
Saturday, Sept. 1 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and at 3–5 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 2 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. and 1–3 p.m.
2. ONLINE TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT. LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR. Purchase a $25 ticket which includes 6 small plates paired with 6 Awamori cocktails. Sample dishes from Senia, Agu Ramen, Mariposa, Alan Wong's, Pagoda and MW Restaurant. This food pairing will be on Saturday, Sept. 1 from 1–3 p.m.
Types of Awamori Served:
- Kuba awamori
- Shaka awamori
- Aloha awamori
- Kura awamori
- Ryukyu Bijin awamori
- Alan Wong awamori
- Kumejima awamori
- Shimauta awamori
- Hanashimauta awamori
- Mizuho awamori
Click here for more details on the Okinawan Festival.
Mahalo to the Consulate General of Japan in Honolulu
Where It's Happening
Meet the Organizer
Started in 1982, the Okinawan Festival, by the Hawaii United Okinawa Association, is meant to share Okinawan culture with the public through exhibitions and demonstrations. Come to experience unforgettable performances and food and immerse yourself in Okinawan aloha.
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