Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 31, Number 3, 1 March 2014 — malaki [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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Prince Kūhiō Festival OHA is a proud sponsor of various events taking plaee this month in celebration of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana'ole, known as Ke Ali'i Maka'āinana - The Citizen Prince. Prince Kūhiō is revered for his roles as founder of the Hawaiian Civic Club movement, proponent of the federal Hawaiian Homes Commission Act and former delegate to Congress for the Territory of Hawai'i. Events statewide are planned. For a complete list of events and updates, visit princekuhiofestival.org. All events listed here are free and open to the puhlie.

O'ahu KAPOLEI PRINCE KŪHIŌ HO'OLAULE'A Sat, March 8, 9 a.m.-i p.m. Celebrating its second year, this event kicks off with an imu workshop starting Friday night and a workshop Saturday on preparing traditional lū'au foods. There will also be loeal

entertainment, hālau hula, 'ono food, vendors, craft demonstrations and Makahiki games. Prince Kūhiō Community Center, park at Department of Hawaiian Home Lands parking lot.

291-0842 or 542-3886. PRINCE KŪHIŌ CHORAL CONCERT Sat, March 8, 5-8:30 p.m Treat yourself to an evening of rare Hawai-

īan a eappella. teatunng groups such as Kawaiolaonāpūkanileo, Hawai'i Youth Opera Chorus, the University of Hawai'iMānoa Hawaiian Chorus and the Kawaiaha'o Church Choir. Choral arrangements shine light on historical — places and prominent w people in Hawaiian t

history. Kawaiaha'o Church. Email Phil Hidalgo at kawaiola-mail@hawaii.rr.com. PRINCE KŪHIŌ COMMEMORATIVE PARADE Sat, March 22, 10 a.m.-noon, Saratoga Road/ Kaīākaua Avenue to Kapi'oīani Park This Waiklkl parade honors the accomplish-

ments ot Kūhiō as well as the dedication ot those who work year-round to practice and perpetuate the Hawaiian culture and enhanee the well-being of the Hawaiian community. See rare Hawaiian llags of the Hawaiian Kingdom and learn

about the work of the royal societies, Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Alu Like Ine., hālau hula, marching & units and numerous community S organizations. Email Lu Faborito A at kaluhiokalanik@aol.com.

5 Maui PRINCE KŪHIŌ ^ HO'OLAULE'A 0 Sat, March 29, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebrate the legacy of Prince Kūhiō with this exciting event featuring exhibits, keiki games, food booths, Maui-made crafters and lots of loeal entertainment. Keawaiki (Banyan Tree Park), Front Street in Lahaina. Call Daryl Fujiwara at (808) 264-8779. ■

HŌ'IKE Thurs.-Fri., March 13-14, 7 p.m. Kamehameha Schools' Hawai'i campus presents a Hawaiianlanguage opera of the battle of Kuamo'o. The production revolves around Liholiho's decision to not reinstate the 'aikapu (eating taboo) and Kekuaokalani's objection and eventual war against Liholiho. Kamehameha Schools-Hawai'i, Koai'a Gym, 16-716 Volcano Road, Kea'au. $5. Tickets available two hours before show. (808) 982-0734. GENERATIONS: THE DALIRE 'OHANA Ne H' date: Sat, March 15, 7:30 p.m. The Dalire 'ohana has been putting poetry to motion for eight generations. Join an evening of talk story and hula with Kumu Hula Aloha Dalire and her daughters, all winners of the Merrie Monarch Festival's prestigious Miss Aloha Hula title. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, McCoy Studio Theater. $30. (808) 242-7469 or mauiarts.org LA 'OHANA AT WAIMEA VALLEY Sun., Marcli 16 and every third Sunday ofthe month through December, 9 a.m,- 5 p.m. Monthly Family Days offer scavenger hunts, mo'olelo with kūpuna, lei making, petroglyph rubs and mini tournaments every hour at Ka 'ili 'ili uka, the Upper Meadow. There, all ages ean participate and compete in traditional Hawaiian games like pā uma (hand wrestling), kūkini (foot racing) and kōnane (similar to checkers). Cultural practitioners and artisans will demonstrate lomilomi, kapa making, pōhaku shaping and more. Admission is half off for kama'āina and military with proof of ID. Waimea Valley, across from world-famous Waimea Bay. 6387766 or waimeavalley.net. WIKI WIKI ONE DAY VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES & HAWAIIANA Sun., March 16, 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Shop at more than 90 tables at this all-vintage collectibles and antiques show and sale featuring Hawaiiana, koa, 'ukulele, Ni'ihau shell lei, lauhala hats and more.

This is Hawai'i's only strictly vintage show with no presales to vendors. $4.50 general, $15 early bird entry starting at 9 a.m. Neal Blaisdell Hawai'i Suites. Tickets available the day of the show at the box office; discounts available online at ukulele.com/wikiwiki. 941-9754.

ALFRED APAKA TRIBUTE Sun., Marcli 16, 3-7 p.m. The late Alfred Apaka, the Golden Voice of Hawai'i, will be honored on what would have been his 95 th birthday. A 3 p.m. procession from the main lobby will be followed by lei draping and music at his statue. It continues with a musical salute at the resort's Tapa Bar, where entertainment luminaries such as Harry B. Soria Jr., Danny Kaleikini, Hailama Farden, Amy Hānaiali'i, Mihana Souza, Aaron Mahi and many more will pay tribute. Hihon Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort. Free. KUINI Sat, March 22, 7:30 p.m. This amazing group features Iwalani Hoomanawanuiikanaauao Apo on 'ukulele, Kapulanake-

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Lastyear's Hō'ike performance by Kamehameha Schools' Hawai'i campus featured a mo'olelo of Keaomelemele. This |year the students will again be performing an opera entirely in 'ōlelo Hawai'i, on the battle of Kuamo'o. - CourI tesyphoto

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Alfred Apaka at the Hawaiian Room at the Lexington Hotel in New York City. Apaka's birthday will be commemorated March 1 6 at Hilton Hawaiian Village Waikīkī Beach Resort. - Courtesy photo

hau Tamure on guitar and Keli Mehealani Viernes on acoustic bass. The harmonious trio took top honors in 2012 in the Ka Hlmeni Ana contest for acoustic performances of Hawaiian music. Maui Arts & Cultural Center, Yokouchi Pavilion. $40; $30 in advance. (808) 242-7469 or mauiarts.org. NI'IHAU SHELL LEI EXHIBIT Extended through April 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, closed Tuesdays

An exhibit featuring more than 60 certified Ni'ihau shell lei, consisting of a private eolleehon of "modern" style lei, as well as pieces from Bishop Museum's own collections. "Ni'ihau Shell Lei: Oeean Origins, Living Traditions" provides insight into the artistry, science and manufacturing history of these unique and highly valued shells. Bishop Museum, Long Gallery. Regular admission applies. 847-3511 or bishopmuseum.org. ■

Lei from the Rick & Chuna Ni'ihau Shell Lei Collection. - Photo: Dave Franzen, 2013