Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 32, Number 9, 1 September 2015 — Paʻa Ke Aupuni draws hundreds to premiere [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Paʻa Ke Aupuni draws hundreds to premiere

By Alexis Panoneillo Pa'a Ke Aupuni: Tlie Reel History of Hawai'i opened with a bang as hundreds of online reservations led to two sold-out premiere showings on Friday, July 31 (Lā Ho'iho'i Ea) and Sunday, Aug. 2 at Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Museum of Art. The film received positive feedback from the audienee and has been praised for its power and simplicity. OHA's efforts to educate the community began with numerous showings of Pa'a KeAupuni across the Pae 'Āina through August and early September. The premiere of Pa 'a Ke Aupuni began with opening remarks by Dr. Kēhaunani Abad, Community Engagement Director at OHA. Among the dignitaries in attendance were Trustee Lei Ahu Isa, and OHA's former Chief Operating Officer Kāwika Burgess, as well as OHA's Chief Financial Officer Hawley Iona and Chief Advocate Kawika Riley. The premiere date July 31st is a significant date in

Hawaiian history, recognized as a national holiday Lā Ho'iho'i Ea -

Sovereignty Restoration Day, whieh marked the restoration / of the Hawaiian Kingdom by / the British govemment follow- / < ing a monthslong takeover by l a British warship commander. I The first Lā Ho'iho'i Ea was \ celebrated in 1843 at Thomas 1 Square, across the street from ^ the Honolulu Museum of Art. It was one of the many significant events in Hawai'i's history that are discussed in the educational film. Pa'a Ke Aupuni ean be viewed online at www.kama kakoi.com. ■

Alexis Panoneillo is a student intern in OHA's Digital Medi.a Program.

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A full house watches the Pa'a Ke Aupuni premiere. Many in attendance promk ised to share the film with family and friends. - Photos: Lei Katsuda

0HA's Digital Media Manager Ryan "Gonzo" Gonzalez introduces Pa'a KeAupuni a\Ws first puhlie showing at Doris Duke Theatre July 31 .

The hand-drawn film is narrated by Pueo, an owl voiced by Kahu Wendell Kalanikapuaenui Silva.