Springs Preserve festival celebrates Hawaiian and Pacific Islander culture — PHOTOS

Las Vegas Review-Journal

8 years ago

A member of the Heart of Polynesia dance troupe performs during the ‘Ohana Festival, celebrating Pacific Islander and Hawaiian cultures, at the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Children play during the ‘Ohana Festival, celebrating Pacific Islander and Hawaiian cultures, at the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Decorations during the ‘Ohana Festival, celebrating Pacific Islander and Hawaiian cultures, at the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Attendees explore the ‘Ohana Festival, celebrating Pacific Islander and Hawaiian cultures, at the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Attendees snack on shaved ice during the ‘Ohana Festival, celebrating Pacific Islander and Hawaiian cultures, at the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Attendees during the ‘Ohana Festival, celebrating Pacific Islander and Hawaiian cultures, at the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Shaved ice is prepared during the ‘Ohana Festival, celebrating Pacific Islander and Hawaiian cultures, at the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

The 9th Isle Serenaders prepare to perform at the ‘Ohana Festival, celebrating Pacific Islander and Hawaiian cultures, at the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Members of the Heart of Polynesia dance troupe perform during the ‘Ohana Festival, celebrating Pacific Islander and Hawaiian cultures, at the Springs Preserve in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 6, 2017. Chase Stevens Las Vegas Review-Journal @csstevensphoto

Las Vegas Valley residents celebrated Hawaiian and Pacific Islander culture Saturday during the Springs Preserve’s ‘Ohana Festival.

The family-friendly event featured food, live music, performances by local hula schools, cultural workshops, island crafts activities and an outdoor luau with kids games.