Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 17, Number 1, 1 January 2000 — Aloha Festivals 2000 [ARTICLE]

Aloha Festivals 2000

Qualified horseback riders are being sought for pā'ū units as well as private mounted units for the Aloha Festivals Floral Parade in Sept. 2000. Pā'ū riding, made popular in the late 19th eentury, involves flower lei-draped horses and women in elaborate pā'ū, several yards of fabric draped as a long, flowing skirt. Men are needed as escorts. The apphcation deadline is Jan. 31.

Apphcant Riding auditions wih eommenee after apphcation cut-off. Aloha Festivals is also seeking candidates for its 2000 O'ahu Royal Court. Applicants for king, queen, prince and princess must be of Hawahan ancestry and must satisfy age and height requirements as well. For information, eall Aloha Festivals at 589-1771.