Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 29, Number 10, 1 October 2012 — ʻokakopa [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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INTER-TRIBAL POWWOW Sat.-Sun., Oct. 6-7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Dancers, singers and drummers from various Native American nations join together at this celebration to honor their cultures. Come for a day of family fun and enjoy dancing, music, crafts, Native American food, educational booths, children's activities, loeal Hawaiian vendors and more. Thomas ^

Square. Free. (808) 783-7527 or (808) 392-4479 or honoluluinter tribalpowwow.com.

EŌ E 'EMALANI I ALAKA'I Sat, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Kaua'i's mountain forest echoes with the sounds of Hawaiian music and traditional

chants at the Hui o Laka: Koke e Museum 'Emalani Festival. Commemorating Queen Emma's 1871

joumey to these upland forests, guests will witness a traditional royal procession (arriving at noon) followed by performances by hālau hula from around the state. Proudly sponsored by OHA, this daylong event also features live Hawaiian music, craft demonstrations, historical displays and snack sales (or bring your own pienie luneh). Kōke'e State Park, Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow. Free. (808) 335-9975 orkokee.org.

MAKAHIKI AT HALE 'AHA Sat., Oct. 20, 6:30 a.m. procession, 8 a.m. games registration Makahiki, traditionally a season dedicated to the god Lono, was a time to set aside war in favor of sports and religious festivities. As the season begins, Queen Lili'uokalani Children'sCenterandPāKu'i

A Lua are sponsor- ^ ing a makahiki

A young woman portrays Queen Emma in a i procession at I Kanaloahuluhulu Meadow ! on Kaua'i. - Courtesy: Kay Koike

in Punalu'u, O'ahu. Games, open to everyone

5 and up, begin at 9. Also ahead, a makahiki at Kualoa Regional Park Nov. 24 offers games reserved for men and boys 16 and up and an option to eamp ovemight. ulupono 1 @ gmail.com or (808) 840-5510. (More on makahiki, including events, will be featured in the November issue.)

HAWAI'I PACIFIC ISLANDS KAVA FESTIVAL Sat, Oct, 27 ,9 a.m.-5 p.m. The Hawai'i Paeihe Islands Kava Festival (aka the 'Awa Festival) celebrates 'awa as an important and fundamental aspect of the Hawaiian culture. Enjoy live loeal music, educational and cultural booths, 'awa sampling, 'awa plants, an 'apu-making workshop, preparation demonstrations, pa'i 'ai pounding, food booths and evening movies. Loeal 'awa bars and cafes will also be serving the puhlie. University of Hawai'i-Mānoa campus, McCarthy Mall. Free. (808) 256-5605 or visit kava festival.org. HAWAIIAN SLACK KEY GUITAR FESTIVAL, WESTSIDE STYLE Sun., Oct 28, noon-6 p.m. Long a tradition in the isles, this annual festival adds a new stop in the series: Hoalauna Park in 'Ewa Beach. More than 15 artists will perform, including two of Japan's top slack key musicians, and well-known Hawai'i artists Ledward Kaapana, Dennis Kamakahi, Brother Noland and John Cruz. Also, enjoy 'ono food, island crafts, guitar and 'ukulele exhibits, and sign up to win a Taylor Guitar ora Kanile'a 'Ukulele. Free. (808) 226-2697 or slackkeyfestival.com.

MĀLIE FOUNDATION AWARDS LŪ'AU Sat, Nov. 3, 5-9 p.m. Enjoy an evening of entertainment and 'ono food as the Mālie Foundation honors individuals, groups and businesses that show a high standard of excellence in the promotion, preservation and perpetuation of the Hawaiian culture on the island of Kaua'i. This year's theme, "Year of Nā Kamali'i - Future Generations," acknowledges organizations that support island children in life values. Smith's Tropical Paradise in Wailua. $30 in advance; $40 at the gate. (808) 6524497 or maliefoundation.org. 'ŌIWI FILM FESTIVAL Sat.-Wed., Nov. 10-14, times vary The first festival dedicated to the work of indigenous Hawaiian filmmakers returns this year with a lineup of new shorts and features that promise to amaze. Eaeh feature film will be shown along with one short film. Tickets are $10, available online or at the door, beginning a half hour before eaeh screening . An opening reception at 6 p.m. Saturday features food, wine and beer available for purchase before the 7:30 p.m. screening of Tlie Hawaiian Room. ($35). Don't miss the 'Ōiwi Filmmakers Talk Story Panel on Sunday at 4 p.m. ($5). All films will be presented at the Honolulu Museum of Art's Doris Duke Theatre. Discounts apply for members. (808) 532-3033 or (808) 532-8794 or honolulumuseum.org. ■

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Bobby Moderow will perform at the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival, Westside Style. - Courtesy