Moiliili was packed on Sunday for the 26th annual New Year’s Ohana Festival at the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii.

The event ushered in 2019 the year of the boar.

Folks got a chance to eat, enjoy a variety of entertainment and learn about several Japanese traditions like mochi pounding, taiko drums and kimono dressing.

Jacce Mikulane, President and Executive Director of the Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii said, “The Japanese Cultural Center of Hawaii is really a touchstone for the community. Really highlighting everything that our Japanese-American ancestors provided to our state.”

The Japanese Cultural Center is a non-profit organization with exhibits, a gift shop and a resource center where you can research your family history.