Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 30, Number 6, 1 June 2013 — iune [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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KAMEHAMEHA DAY FESTIVITIES On June 1 1, Hawai'i remembers King Kamehameha with a state holif day. But celebrations aren't confined to a single day. From Hilo to Llhue, 1 festivities will honor the unifier of the Hawaiian Islands who served as j Hawai'i's first king. Events on O'ahu, whieh were published in the May issue because they happen early in the month, are reprinted here. WJ M

O'ahu LEI-DRAPING CEREMONY Fri., June 7, 3:30 p.m. This beautiful floral ceremony takes plaee fronting Ali'iolani Hale in downtown Honolulu. Donations of loose plumeria may be dropped off at the 'Ahahui Ka'ahumanu tent between 7 and 10 next to the statue. (808) 586-0333, kkcc@hawaii.gov or ags.hawaii.gov/kamehameha. KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION FLORAL PARADE AND HO'OLAULE'A Sat, June 8, 9 a.m. parade, 10 a.m. ho'oīauīe'a This year's celebration, "Na Pouhana," honors former U.S. Sens. Daniel Akaka and the late Daniel Inouye. Senator Akaka will serve as grand marshal for the parade that begins at 'Iolani Palaee, heads down Punchbowl to Ala Moana Boulevard, continues down Kalākaua Avenue and ends at Kapi'olani Park, where there'll be food, craft booths, Hawaiian cultural practitioners and award-winning entertainment. Free. (808) 586-0333, kkcc@hawaii.gov or ags.hawaii.gov/kamehameha. Hawai'i lsland > Hilo KAMEHAMEHA FESTIVAL Tues., June 11,9 a.m.-5 p.m. Hilo celebrates with traditional Hawaiian music by Lito Arkangel, Hilo One and Cyril Pahinui, hula, cultural presentations, pū (eoneh shell-blowing) contest for all ages, 'ono food and Hawai'i-made arts and craft vendors. Moku Ola (Coco-

nut Island). Free. This aleohol- and tobacco-free event is presented by the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, Māmalahoa. (808) 989-4844 or kamehamehafestival.org > Kohala LEI DRAPING, FLORAL PARADE AND HO'OLAULE'A Tues., June 11,8 a.m. īei draping, 9 a.m. parade, 10 a.m. ho 'oīauīe'a The day begins with a floral lei draping at the King Kamehameha statue in Kapa'au, followed by a floral parade from Hawi to the statue in Kapa'au and back to Kamehameha Park. A ho'olaule'a featuring music, food, hula performances and other exhibits runs till 4 p.m. Free. (808) 557-6042. > Kailua-Kona KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION PARADE & HO'OLAULE'A Sat, June 15, 9 a.m. parade, 11 a.m. ho'oīauīe'a More than 90 riders on horseback, as well as floats, marching bands

and hālau hula make this annual parade a gem. A Hawaiian crafts and music festival - with headliner Nathan Aweau of Hapa - follows in the ballroom and parking lot of Courtyard of the King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel. Free. (808) 322-9944 or konaparade.org. Maui NA KAMEHAMEHA COMMEMORATIVE PĀ'Ū PARADE & HO'OLAULE'A Sat, June 15, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Festivities begin at Kamehameha Iki Park with a 9:45 a.m. parade from Kenui Street down Front Street to Shaw Street. Themed "Na Pouhana," the celebration honors former U.S. Sens. Daniel Akaka and the late Daniel Inouye. The ho'olaule'a will include exhibits and tours by Friends of Moku'ula, Hui O Wa'a Kaulua, a pā'ū and parade entry awards presentation, food booths, Maui-made craftsandentertainment. Free. (808) 264-8779. Kaua'i KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION PARADE AND HO'OLAULE'A Sat, June 15, 9 a.m. parade, 10 a.m. ho'oīauīe'a Traditional pā'ū riders, floral floats and marchers will parade through Llhu'e fromVidinha Stadiumto Rice Street and ending on the grounds of the historic Kaua'i County Building, where there will be food booths, craft vendors, cultural demonstrations and entertainment throughout the day. Free. (808) 586-0333.

KE KANI O KE KAI SUMMER CONCERT SERIES Every other Thurs., June 13, June 27, July 11, Juīy 25 and Aug. 8, 7 p.m. Popular loeal artists perform on the Waikīkī Aquarium lawn including John Cruz, Hālau I Ka Wēkiu and KUmZ, Mark Yamanaka and Darren Benitez, Amy Hānaiali'i, Hi'ikua and Mākaha Sons. Popular loeal eateries will sell food and drinks. Galleries will remain open. $45 for adults, $15 for ages 7 to 12, children under 6 are free. A paekage for the entire series is available. Discount for members. Tickets, waquarium.org/kkokk. KING KAMEHAMEHA HULA COMPETITION 6 p.m. Fri, June 21, and 1 p.m. Sat, June 22 Thirteen hālau hula from across

On Maui, elegant pā'ū riders will take part in the annual Na Kamehameha Commemorative Pā'ū Parade June 1 5 in Lahaina. - Courtesy: iaekie Jean Photography the state and Japan will compete in categories for male, female and eombined kahiko and 'auana, as well as a kūpuna wāhine 'auana division and oli (chant). Blaisdell Center Arena. $8.50-$24. No military or keiki pricing. blaisdellcenter.com. Tickets: Blaisdell box office, 1-800-745-3000 or ticketmaster.com. GENERATIONS CONCERT SERIES Sat, June 22, Juīy 27 and Aug. 31, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Waimea Valley kicks off its Generations summer concert series with "Foundations," featuring the rock-solid stylings of Puamana, Ledward Kaapana, Pomaika'i Lyman, Jeff Rasmussen and Sistah Robi Kahakalau. On July 27, "Innovators" features Brother Noland, Ho'okena, John Cruz and Olomana in a concert dedicated to the memory of legendary music man Gabby Pahinui and his wife, Emily. On Aug. 31, "Future" showcases the talents of Kaiholu, the Abrigo 'Ohana, Waipuna and Maunalua. Pīkake Pavilion Lawn. Presale tickets for all three eoncerts are $35 adults, $20 children/ seniors. Individual presale concert tickets are $15 adults, $8 children/ seniors. $20 and $10 at the door. Tickets, Kū'ono Waiwai Waimea Valley Gift Store, (808) 638-7766 or waimeavalley.net. KĪHŌ'ALU GUITAR FESTIVAL Sun., June 23, 1-7 p.m. The music heats up until the sun goes down at this all-star lineup of Hawai'i's slack key guitar musicians. Popular musicians and recording artists who regularly perform include Makana, Brother Noland, George Kahumoku, Dennis Kamakahi and Nathan Aweau. Spend your afternoon immersed in music, enjoy 'ono food and shop for unique items created by Maui artisans. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Pavilion/Amphitheater. Free. (808) 242-7469 or mauiarts.org.

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Young dancers at the Kamehameha Festival in Hilo. - Courtesy photo

John Cruz performs June 1 3 at Ke Kani o Ke Kai, a summer concert series on the lawn of Waikīkī Aquarium. - Courtesy photo

CULTURAL FESTIVAL Sat.-Sun., June 29-30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park's annual festival brings culture to the fore through hula performances, eanoe rides, food tasting, lei making, guided walks, kapa beating and more. Bring a luneh and plenty of drinks. To get to the park, drive south on Highway 11 to mile marker 104, turn right on to Highway 160, Ke Ala o Keawe Road, for 3 miles. Parking is limited. Free (entrance fee waived). (808) 328-2326 ext. 1204, Eric_andersen@nps.gov or nps.gov/puho.

HULA HO'OLAUNA ALOHA FESTIVAL Sat, July 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., July 7, noon-6:45 p.m. Japan and Hawai'i celebrate a shared love for hula in its birthplace. The first day features an exhibition of some 45 hula performances at Kāhala Mall. The second day begins with hula demonstrations and a craft sale, followed by a hula competition among visiting Japa-

nese hālau starting at 2:30 p.m. at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel's Coconut Grove. Free. (808) 926-4504. MAMo EXHIBITION Now through Oct. 7 Continuing its tradition of honoring Native Hawaiian master artists, MAMo awarded the eighth annual Maoli Arts Month Award to visual artist Ivy Hāli'imaile Andrade, whose

work is on display in the exhibition 'lke Loloa: A Long Insightful Journey. Bishop Museum J.M. Long Gallery. Kama'āina rates: adults, $12.95; seniors, $10.95; youth 4-12, $8.95. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, closed Tuesdays. (808) 847-3511 or bishopmuseum.org. ■

A competition among Japanese hālau is planned for July 7 at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel's Coconut Grove as part of the two-day Hula Ho'olauna Aloha Festival. - Courtesy: Hula Ho'olauna

Multimedia artist lvy Andrade, recipient of this year's Maoli Arts Month Award. - Courtesy: Jason S. Ordaz/School for Advanced Research