Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 33, Number 9, 1 September 2016 — Vote for 'Spirit of Aloha' honoree [ARTICLE]

Vote for 'Spirit of Aloha' honoree

Lrom Sept. 8 to 12, the Aloha Lestivals will be taking votes for a community member who most exemplifies the spirit of aloha. "'Aloha' includes sharing without any desire for reciprocity. In eoncert with 'Spirit,' the 'Aloha Spirit' has eome to mean unconditional love," said Jay Talwar, Aloha Lestivals' board member. "The Aloha Spirit is alive and well in Hawai'i and we look forward to celebrating the individual who exemplifies and represents this island identity as the Spirit of Aloha honoree." The top three nominees will be posted on the Aloha Lestivals website at www.alohafestivals.com. The winner will be announced at the Waikīkl Ho'olaule'a on Sept. 17 and will participate in the Sept. 24 floral parade. The honor also includes a two-day trip to the Hilton Waikoloa Village.