Also called the Garden Island, Kauai is the oldest island in the Hawaiian region. As its name implies, it prides itself in being covered with the color green, thanks to well-kept preserves of forests. But the island and its locals aren’t shy of providing events to residents and visitors alike.

Koloa Plantation Days

Held for 10 days every July, Koloa Plantation Days in Old Koloa Town focuses on the history of the area as a former sugar plantation. You can look through local art while listening to Hawaiian music, or pick up some local food specialties and check out an exhibit about the town’s history.

Waimea Town Celebration

The west side of Kauai comes alive during Waimea Town Celebration, a nine-day festival held every February in the historic town of Waimea. Films and performances celebrating the culture of Hawaii occur throughout the event, so you can sit in an air-conditioned theater to relax while experiencing some local culture.

Lei Day

On the first of May each year, Hawaiians celebrate Lei Day on the day traditionally known as May Day. The Kauai Museum celebrates this yearly event with lei-making lessons, food stands, live entertainment and a lei contest. If you’re not into making your own lei, there are leis available for you to buy at the museum, so you can join even if your flower-necklace skills aren’t good enough.

Prince Kuhio Celebration

March 26 is Prince Kuhio Day, a statewide holiday honoring the Hawaiian prince who helped preserve local cultural practices and protect the rights of native Hawaiians. Kauai residents celebrate it for up to two weeks. Events in some towns include historical tours, cultural displays, canoe races and drumming performances.

【小题1】What is probably the island Kauai proud of?

A．Its events.

B．Its culture.

C．Its history.

D．Its environment.

【小题2】Which event is celebrated for the longest time?

A．Lei Day.	B．Koloa Plantation Days.
C．Prince Kuhio Celebration	D．Waimea Town Celebration.

【小题3】What can people do during Lei Day?

A．Listening to Hawaiian music.	B．Learning culture through movies.
C．Watching drumming performances.	D．Making their own flower necklaces.