Chocolatey creations by chefs, chocolatiers and culinary students were critiqued by a team of celebrity judges based on taste, texture, appearance and creativity.
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Several events during the next week also invite island residents and visitors alike to strut their stuff on the dance floor to a variety of music, including swing, funk, Motown and more.
In early 2021, Hawaii’s tourism board kicked off a trailblazing plan to inject authentic Native Hawaiian culture into every facet of its visitor industry, using it to help protect its communities and fragile places while deepening the tourist experience.
More than 400 attendees gathered at the Waikōloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa for the 10th Big Island Chocolate Festival, featuring chocolate creations by chefs, chocolatiers and culinary students.