Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 29, Number 8, 1 August 2012 — ʻaukake [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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ALOHA FESTIVALS ! What is known today as Aloha Festivals was created in 1946 as Aloha Week - a cultural celebration of Hawai'i's music, dance and history. Aloha Week heeame Aloha Festivals in 1991. Today, while eaeh island produces its own series of events under different names, they mostly occur in the months of September and October, when the makahiki season traditionally opened, to eelebrate the Hawaiian culture and traditions as the original Aloha Week intended. Highlighted here are some of the events taking plaee around the state. For a complete list of events, please visit eaeh island's website.

» Kaua'i The Kaua'i Aloha Festivals showcase royal court presentations, outstanding cultural entertainment, food and other traditions. For more information, visit kauaialohafestivals.net. ROYAL COURT INVESTITURE Sat, Aug. 25, 4 p.m. Come celebrate this year's Kaua'i royal court in an evening of mele and hula. The investiture is followed by Smith's Tropical Paradise Lū'au. Smith's Tropical Paradise Garden. (808) 821-6895. NĀ LIMA HANA FESTIVAL Tliurs.-Sat., Oct 18-20 "Nā Lima Hana," many hands working, is the perfect name for this three-day event featuring

a multitude of cultural and heahh practitioners, demonstrations and entertainment. Learn about weaving with endemic plants, uses of medicinal plants, salt making, drum making, carving, lomilomi, tapa making and more. Enjoy Hawaiian food and entertainment as well. Many events are free. Grand Hyatt Kaua'i Resort and Spa. (808) 240-6369 or nalimahana.net. » O'ahu All events are free and open to the puhlie. For information, eall (808) 483-0730 or visit aloha festivals.com. ALOHA FESTIVALS OPENINU CEREMONY Thurs., Sept 6, 5 p.m. Traditional chant and hula mark the official

beginning of the Aloha Festivals events and the Royal Court will be introduced as well. Royal Hawaiian Center, Royal Grove. ALOHA FESTIVALS WAIKĪKĪ HO'OLAULE'A Sat, Sept 15, 7 p.m. Hawai'i's largest hloek party attracts thousands of people for food, fun and entertainment. Top island entertainers perform, and Hawaiian crafts and llower lei will be on display and available for purchase. Kalākaua Avenue between Lewers Street and Kapahulu Avenue. ALOHA FESTIVALS FLORAL PARADE Sat, Sept 22, 9 a.m. A colorful equestrian procession of pā'ū riders, exquisite floats, hālau hula

and marching bands. Ala Moana Boulevard and Kalākaua Avenue fromAla Moana Park to Kapi'olani Park. Maui County Festivals of Aloha, Maui Nui Style spans the islands of Maui, Moloka'i and Lana'i, with special festivities in Hāna. For information, eall (808) 878-1888 or visit festivals ofaloha.com. » Maui FIRST FRIDAY FESTIVALS OF ALOHA KICKOFF Fri., Sept 7, 6-9 p.m. This event jumpstarts the Festivals of Aloha with live entertainment, food, artisans, crafters, and shopping in historic Wailuku town. Free. Market Street.

RICHARD HOOPII FALSETTO CONTEST Sat, Sept 15, 6-10 p.m. Witness a rich showcase of Hawaiian music tradition and Hawaiian language learning at this annual falsetto contest. Festivals of Aloha ribbon needed for entry. RitzCarlton Kapalua, Salon Ballroom. MAUINUI CANOE RACE Fri.-Sun., Oct 19-21 A true test of skill and endurance, this eanoe race spans three islands and three days, going from Maui to Moloka'i to Lāna'i - and back to Maui! Get a good seat shoreside and support the paddlers as they make the more than 100-mile journey. Maliko Gulch. HĀNA PARADE & CELEBRATION Sat, Oct 20, 11 a.m.-4p.m. The entire town nar-

ticipates in this parade and gives it a heartfelt llavor seen nowhere else. The celebration that follows showcases Hawaiian culture, crafts and demonstrations on coconut baskets, lauhala weaving and lei haku making. There are makahiki games for the keiki and 'ono food for all. Hāna Ballpark. HŌ'IKE NIGHT Sat, Oct 27, 6-10 p.m. This is a special evening of Hawaiian food, culture, Hawaiian music and hula. You don't want to miss the Poke Contest, Hāna Herb Pohole Contest, Kahanu Gardens 'Ulu Cook-off and Lei and Floral Contest. Hāna Ball Park.

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Festivals of Aloha, Maui Nui Style features a Hāna royal court. - Courtesy: Barton Hrast

» Lana'i TRUE HAWAIIAN SPIRIT CELEBRATION PARADE & HO'OLAULE'A Sat, Sept. 22, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Starting off the festivities on this island, the parade through town honors kūpuna ambassadors of Lāna'i with beautiful pā'ū riders. The parade is followed by a ho'olaule'a with 'onolicious food, live entertainment, hands-on demonstrations, artisans and crafters. 01d Dole Administration Building in Lāna'i City. » Moloka'i PARADE, BED RACE & HO'OLAULE'A Sat, Oct 13, 9 a.m. parade, 10 a.m. bed race, 11 a.m. ho'olaule'a The Friendly Isle demonstrates its aloha spirit with a three-day celebration ending in a parade, bed race and ho'olaule'a. The parade features colorful pā'ū riders, country-style floats and more as it travels through Kaunakakai town. The bed race and ho'olaule'a take plaee at Mitchell Pauole Center. Enter-

tainment, arts and crafts, and lots of 'ono food for all. Free admission. » Hawai'i Island The Hawai'i Island Festival celebrates "30 days of Aloha," beginning with a royal court investiture at Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau on Aug. 25. For more festival information, hawaiiislandfestival.org. CLYDE "KINDY" SPROAT FALSETTO AND STORYTELLING CONTEST Sat, Sept 8, 5:30 p.m. doors open, program starts at 6:30 p.m. This all-male amateur falsetto contest offers cash and nrizes for the most talented

kāne pushing their voices beyond normal boundaries. $7 at the door. Waikoloa Beach Marriott, Naupaka Ballroom. (808) 345-8575. PANIOLO PARADE & HO'OLAULEA Sat, Sept 15, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Double your fun at this parade-slash-ho'olaule'a featuring the best of the area with generations of ranch families and their horses, along with hālau hula, church organizations, schools and more. The ho'olaule'a boasts allday music, made-in-Hawai'i crafts and 'ono food.

HO'OKU'IKAHI ESTABLISHMENT DAY HAWAIIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL Sat, Aug. 11, 6:30-10 a.m. ho'okupu ceremony and warrior exhibition; Sat andSun., 10a.m.-3 p.m. cultural activities An elaborate festival at the site of a late 18thcentury heiau brings traditional Hawaiian ways to the forefront - from sham battles, crafts and games to food tasting and cultural workshops and activities. Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site on Hawai'i Island, 62-3601 Kawaihae Road. Free. (808) 882-7218 ext. 1011 ornps.gov/puhe.

GABBY PAHINUI WAIMĀNALO KANIKAPILA Sat, Aug. 11,9 a.m.-6 p.m. Some 150 of Hawai'i's best musicians and hula dancers eome together in the ultimate jam session to honor Gabby Pahinui's contributions to the unique musical identity of Hawai'i and the musical heritage of the Waimānalo community. Don't miss the pre-festival slack key and 'ukulele workshop Aug. 10 at 1 p.m. in the pavilion. Waimānalo Beach Park. Free. (808) 722-8575 or gabbypahinui.com.

HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR FESTIVAL Sun., Aug. 19, noon-6 p.m. The Kl-hō'alu Foundation celebrates 30 years of perpetuating Hawaiian slack key guitar with a day of entertainment from some of Hawai'i's finest musicians, including Ledward Ka'apana, Dennis Kamakahi, George Kuo, John Cruz, Brother Noland, Nathan Aweau, and Ho'okena featuring Glen Smith. Also offers island crafters, food vendors, and a guitar and 'ukulele exhibit. Kapi'olani Park. Free. (808) 226-2697 or slackkey festival.com.

KA HIMENIANA HAWAIIAN MUSIC COMPETITION Sat, Aug. 25, 7 p.m. The Hawaiian Music Hall of Fame presents a showcase for amateur Hawaiian music groups competing in the "nahenahe" style - a Hawaiian music form

featuring sweet vocal harmony supported by unamplified acoustic instruments. OHA is a proud sponsor of this event that has served as a proving ground for artists who have gone on to heeome some of the most well-known names in contemporary Hawaiian music. Hawai'i Theatre. Tickets, $23-$33, hawaiitheatre.com or (808) 528-0506. Info, kahimeniana.com.

The world's best oeean paddlers gather

every Labor Day weekend in Kona for the Queen Lili'uokalani Long Distance Outrigger Canoe Races. - Courtesy photo

QUEEN LILI'UOKALANI CANOE RACES Sat.-Mon., Sept 1-3 The world's best oeean paddlers converge upon Kona during Labor Day weekend for the world's largest long-distance outrigger eanoe race. More than 2,500 competitors vie for top honors in eanoe, stand-up paddleboard and teen categories. The final day brings the Ali'i Challenge, a blend of Survivor and Amazing Race, with single-hull canoes and 12-person crews. Kailua Bay, Hawai'i Island. Free. (808) 334-9481 orkaiopua.org. ■

Hawai'i lsland's "30 Days of Aloha" honors the late Clyde "Kindy" Sproat with an annual falsetto and storytelling contest. - Courtesy: Tom Pich/National Endowmentforthe Arts

A regal pā'ū princess representing Lāna'i island in the 201 1 Aloha Festivals Floral Parade in Waiklkl. - Courtesy: Aloha Festivals

Hilo Hattie's 201 1 float showcased a sartorial wonder — a 400XL aloha shirt. - Courtesy: Aloha Festivals

Brother Noland will perform at the 30th annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival on O'ahu. - Courtesy: Milton Lau