Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 23, Number 1, 1 January 2006 — Days of remembrance [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Days of remembrance

By Sterling Kini Wnng Publicatiūns Editūr A2.5-mile run and a ceremony marking the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom will highlight this year's sovereignty weekend at 'Iolani Palaee starting Jan. 13. The three-day event, presented by 'īlio'ulaokalani Coalition and the Living Nation organization, kicks off on Friday evening with a celebration of the 164th birthday

of Hawaiian nationalist Joseph Kaho'oluhi Nāwahīokalani'ōpu'u. Hawaiian language scholar Puakea Nogehneier will give a lecture on the life and accomplishments of this kingdom legislator and staunch Hawaiian independence advocate. Beginning at noon on Saturday, a 24-hour vigil will be held to honor the ali'i and various Hawaiians who fought to protect the independence of the king-

dom. A ceremony will be held at midnight to pay homage to past Hawaiian patriots, including the late Kīna'u Boyd Kamali'i, who died in October. On Sunday, a Kū i ka Pono Run for Justice will be held to promote the heahh and wellness of Hawaiians and others. The 2.5mile route circles several blocks around 'Iolani Palaee, starting at the palace's front gate. The official program observing

the overthrow will begin at 10 a.m. and feature hula performances, music and speakers touching on such issues as Hawaiian history, intellectual property rights and eeonomie development. Kumu hula John Ka'imikaua will deliver the keynote address. Throughout the day on Sunday, the palaee grounds will be filled with food vendors and booths featuring arts, crafts and culture demonstrations. For information, contact 'īlio'ulaokalani Coalition at 7539773, or eall Mel Kalahiki of Living Nation at 236-3636. ^

SOVEREIGNTY WEEKENŪ Jan. 13 Lecture on Joseph Nāwahī by Puakea Nogelmeier, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 14 24-hour vigil beginning at noon. Midnight ceremony honoring past Hawaiian supporters. Jan. 15 - Kū i ka Pono Run for Justice, 6:30 a.m. Sovereign Sunday program commemorating overthrow of Hawaiian Kingdom, 10 a.m. AU events to be held on the grounds of 'lolani Palaee.

Feather lei workshop Thu. Jan. 26, 6 p.m. & Sat. Jan. 28, 9 a.m. A lecture, demonstration and workshop focusing on traditional Hawaiian feather artwork. Bishop Museum. $5 for first day lecture; $60 for second day workshop. 848-4189. Lunalilo Home lū'au Sat„ Jan. 28, 1 1:30 a.m. King Lunalilo's birthday celebration will include 'ono Hawaiian food and live music. Lunalilo Home, Hawai'i Kai. $30. 395-1000. Hālau Hula o Leilani hō'ike Sat„ Feb. 4, 7 p.m. Leilani Rivera Bond's hālau performance will include music from Mākaha Sons and a craft and food sale. Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall, Līhu'e. $25. 808-651-0682. Hawaiian tattoo lecture Sun„ Feb. 5, 2 p.m. Hawaiian culture expert Keone Nunes discusses the traditions of Hawaiian kākau. Nī'aulani Campus, Volcano Art Center. Free. 808-967-8222. Nō Palapalai Fri„ Feb. 10, 8 p.m. The muhiple Nā Hōkūhanohano awardwinning trio performs at historic Hawai'i Theatre. $32. 528-0506. Keali'i Reichel Fri„ Feb. 10, 7:30 p.m. Contemporary Hawaiian star Reichel performs for a hometown crowd. $10-$38. Maui Arts and Cultural Center. 808-242-7469.

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'lolani Palaee, long a symbol of Hawaiian sove reignty, will be tbe loeahon of several events observing tbe overtbrow of tbe Hawaiian Kingdom. Photo: KWO archive