Bring the ‘ohana (family) and celebrate May Day with the Foster City Arts and Culture Committee at the sixth annual Pacific Islands Festival! This event will be held Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 10 AM to 5 PM at Leo Ryan Park in Foster City.

Witness a traditional “blessing of the drums” ceremony followed by a traditional “Symphony of Drums” presentation which is practiced in the Cook Islands today. Don’t miss this exciting day of cultural activities, Arts and Crafts booths, canoe rides offered by Ho’okahi Pu’uwai Outrigger Canoe Club, food and more!

Tantalizing cultural performances will delight event-goers. Award-winning professional Polynesian Dance companies in attendance will include, Ehulani’s ‘Ote’a/Kaulana Na Pua O Hawaii of Hayward, Kawailehua Hula Ohana of Milpitas, Merahi o Tehani of Union City, Motu’aina of Danville, Nemenzo of Daly City and ‘Ote’a ‘Api of Fremont/Tracy.

Admission is free, however food and drinks are available for purchase.

For more information, call the Parks and Recreation Department at 286-3380 or e-mail fostercitypolyfest@yahoo.com.