Queen Ka’ahumanu Center Celebrates Hinamatsuri or “Girl’s Day” on March 5

File photo by Wendy Osher.

Queen Ka’ahumanu Center will celebrate Hinamatsuri or Girl’s Day on Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Hello Kitty will be making a special appearance during the event, with the first 250 keiki to receive pink balloons. The Holokai Club will be featuring Japanese Doll crafts.

DJ Mike will be spinning fun, day time music featuring popular female artists and giving away Queen Ka’ahumanu Center merchant gift cards every 15 minutes.

“Girl’s Day continues to be a very popular annual tradition at Queen Ka’ahumanu Center”, says Jacqueline Perreira, General Manager. “Bring your entire family down for fun filled activities and a chance to win a gift card.”

QKC management says the holiday was originally brought to the islands by Japanese immigrants with Hawai’i adopting this special occasion.  All ethnicities are welcome to join in this special celebration.