Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 19, Number 9, 1 September 2002 — Kepakamapa [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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F=™™™¥T Events of interest to the Hawaiian community are included in the calendar on a space-available basis, and do not constitute endorsement or validation of the events or the sponsors by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Hawai'i's area code, 808, is only included in non-O'ahu phone numbers.

Fri., Sept. 13 — Aloha Festivals Opening Ceremony and Downtown Ho'olaule'a The evening starts outwith protocol ceremonies at lolani Palaee where hula, chants and the O 'ahu Royal Court will kiek ofF the statewide cultural festival. Later, seven stages throughout downtown Honolulu will draw tens of thousands for the annual hloek party ente rtain ment extr a v ag an za . 5:30. 'Iolani Palaee. Free. For information, eall 589-1771. The Hawai'i Island Aloha Festivals Royal Courtvisits such historic sites as Hale O Keawe at Pu'uhonua O Honaunau. Photo: Aloha Festivals.

Fri.. Sept. 13 — "Praise Concert 4" Kaua'i's fourth annual concert will feature the talents of Chucky Boy Chock, Malani Bilyeu, Ro land Ca z im e ro , R obb ie Kaholokula, Nā Keiki o Ni'ihau and others from Kaua'i, O'ahu and California. 7 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m. Kaua'i Convention Hall. Free. For information, eall Lon Malapit at 808-245-8375. Fri.-Sun., Sept. 13-15 — Hula 'Oni Ē Festival Originally a keiki hula competition, this annual event now invites hālau with dancers of all ages to compete in hula kahiko, hula 'auan and solo categories. Crafts, demonstrations and lots of entertainment. Fri.: 6-9:30 p.m.; Sat.: 3-8 p.m.; Sun.: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Hilton Hawaiian Village Tapa Ballroom. Fee. For information, eall 735-1 232. Sat., Sept. 14 — Aloha Festivals Floral Parade Thousands will line the streets from Ala Nloana Park to Kapi'olani Park for one of the most impressive floral parades in the world. Colorful floats, marching bands and elegant pā'ū riders will delight onlookers of all ages. 9:30 a.m. Waikiki. Free. For information, eall 589-1771. Thurs., Fri., Sept. 19, 20 — Biennial Healing Conference "'O ke Aloha ka Mea i Ho'ōla ai: Compassion is the HealeH is