By Léo Azambuja

Event emcee Dirk Soma.

Event emcee Dirk Soma.

The 2nd Kaua‘i Rice Festival was a nice treat to Lihu‘e residents and anyone else who attended the event at Rice Shopping Center Oct. 25.

The festival organized by the Kaua‘i Native Hawaiian Chamber of Commerce kicked off at 10 a.m.

Throughout the day, live music, entertainment and food kept everyone smiling.

Chef Sam Choy and Kaua‘i Beach Resort chef Mark Sassone made cooking demos, there was a musubi eating contest and performances from Joyful Noise and ukulele troupes from Wilcox Elementary and Kapa‘a Middle schools. There were also many food trucks.

The event closed with Tahitian dancers performing to the drums of Orama Nui O Kaua‘i.

At 4 p.m., it was all over, and everyone went home hoping for more next year.

Kaua‘i Beach Resort chef Mark Sassone, left, and Chef Sam Choy.
Tahitian dancers Sol Jorducha, left, and Ilima Ursomarso.
Emcee Dirk Soma, left, KNHCC Treasurer Candace Tabuchi and KNHCC President John Kaohelaulii.
Gaia Cardoza, left, and Osheyla Ursomarso.
From left to right, Tahitian dancers Sol Jorducha, Noelle McHugh, Bonnie Cardoza and Ilima Ursomarso.
Debbie Altman and Rick Polk, of Lihu‘e.
Orama Nui O Kaua‘i performing onstage.
Debra Espinoza, left, Soraya Rocha and Jeremy Rocha.
Kalana Kaohi, owner of Yamamoto’s homemade ice cream.
Aloha Coffee Truck co-owner Tara Robiteau.
Aloha Coffee Truck co-owner Jessie Roden and her niece Soleil Robiteau.
From left to right, KCC student Jasmine Silva, KNHCC Treasurer Candace Tabuchi, and KCC students Kyle Kiyotsuka and Haylee Contrades.
Green Pig owner Lihue Lopez and her daughter, Nanea Lopez.

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