Where to Watch Lion Dance for Chinese New Year in Hilo
Kung Hei Fat Choi to our friends in Hilo! Saam Fu is happy to announce our return to the Big Island once again to help ring in the Year of the Horse 2026. Our team is eager to perform this crowd favorite tradition for the Chinese New Year. We have a packed weekend of performances planned ahead. We hope to see you at one or more of these public appearances.
*Schedule subject to change. Please check back for updates.
Feb. 20th, Friday
- When: ~10:15am
- Venue: Mahi’ai Made (162 Kilauea Ave., Hilo, HI 96720) and Sweet Bean Vanillary (166 Kilauea Ave., Hilo, HI 96720)
- When: ~10:45am
- Venue: Anuenue on the Bay (60 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720)
- When: ~11:00am
- Venue: Mohala’s Bayfront Fish and Chips (50 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720)
- When: 11:30am
- Venue: Bayfront Shops – Starting at Simply Sisters (250 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo, HI 96720)
- Simply Sisters
- The Most Irresistible Shop in Hilo
- Coconut Avenue
- EVRY Collective Hawai’i
- Chillville
- Palace Theater
- Ola Tropical Apothecary and Spa
- When: 3:30pm
- Venue: Atlas Recycling (191 Waianuenue Ave., Hilo, HI 96720)
- When: ~4:00pm
- Venue: Employment Experts (145 Keawe St., Hilo, HI 96720)
- When: ~4:30pm
- Venue: Hele on Gas (434 Kamehameha Ave., Hilo, HI 96720)
- When: 5:15pm
- Venue: UFC Gym (777 Kinoole St., Hilo, HI 96720)
- When: 7:00pm
- Venue: Hilo Town Market (69 Waianuenue Avenue, Hilo, Hawaii 96720)
Feb. 21st, Saturday
- When 10:00am – 3:00pm
- Venue: Prince Kuhio Plaza (111 E. Puainako St, Hilo, HI 96720)
- When: 4:00pm – 6:00pm
- Venue: Waiakea Center (315 Makaala St, Hilo, HI 96720)
Feb. 22nd, Sunday
- When: 10:30am
- Venue: Hilo Farmers Market (Corner of Kamehameha Avenue and, Mamo St, Hilo, HI 96720)
Lion dances have been a favorite part of Lunar New Year celebrations for people all over Hawaii. While Oahu has its lion’s share of lion dance performances, we are thankful that we get to bring this wonderful tradition to you. Mahalo to all our friends in Hilo that have welcomed us as part of this annual tradition.