The arts, crafts and culture of Japan and other Pacific Rim nations will take center stage at the 13th annual Honolulu Festival, which this year runs March 9-11. Honolulu Festival photo

This year, the free festival will focus on "Pacific Rennaisance" with arts, crafts and culture of Japan and other Pacific Rim nations.

The festival aims to promote understanding, economic cooperation and ethnic harmony among the people of Hawai'i and the Asia-Pacific region, officials said. Each year, Honolulu Festival activities are held at various locations in the heart of the city, making them easily accessible to residents and visitors alike.

Admission to all festival events is free.