March 21 - 28, 2010
Join us on the magnificent garden island of Kaua`i, Hawai`i for a week of festivities honoring the birthday and birthplace of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole, one of Hawai`i's most beloved monarchs. Most events are free of charge to the public, with many activities taking place at the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa located in the Po`ipu Beach area of Kaua`i, unless otherwise noted in the event schedule. Sponsored in part by the Hawai`i Tourism Authority, and Kaua`i County.

2009 EVENT SCHEDULE (2010 event schedule will be posted in Janaary, 2010.)

Sunday, March 22, 2009
• 7:00 AM - 11:00 AM: Kuku I kaKapa (Hawaiian cloth making) (teaching and demonstration)
`Anake Sabra Kauka is a Hawaiian studies teacher and cultural practitioner. Kauka coordinates the Dept. of Education Kaua`i Hawaiian Studies Kupuna. She will be creating a piece of kapa as well as having a “talk Story” session on the art. Wauke (paper Mulberry) is beaten into the cloth and the patterns are stamped onto the cloth. Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort & Spa, ANARA Spa

•5:30 PM:`Ukulele lessons, (beginners) New Rising Sun – Joe. Space is limited for classes. Call 808.240.6369 to register. Must be registered for class, limit 5 students per class. Only five 1/2 hour classes offered. Children must 5 years and older. Childre 12 years of age and under must be accompanied by an adult. Call: (808) 2406369 to register. Open to the public, no charge. Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort & Spa, Stevenson's Foyer

Monday, March 23, 2009
• 6:00 PM: Two Film Presentations - 1. Director Jean-Michel Cousteau’s "Ambassadors of the Environment." Produced by BBC and narrated by Iokepa Naeole of the Ritz-Kapalua, this film dares to examine the devastating effects that our “throw away” society has had on the health of
Hawai`i`s marine life and seabird population. Prepare to be moved to action as you follow the path of Hawai`i`s current generation of environmental stewards. Listen and be inspired, as surfers, scientists, musicians and teachers share their perspectives and solutions for responsible living in an island environment.
2. “Then There Were None” Produced by Elizabeth Kapu`uwailani Lindsey. We present a showing of this distinguished documentary. This is not a story of blame. It is however, the story pf a people that have become strangers in their own land that have lost much of their cultural understanding. We welcome you to attend and ask questions. Grand Hyatt Kauai` Resort & Spa - Garden Island 1 & 2

Tuesday, March 24, 2009
• 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM: Pa`akai (the art and culture of Hawaiian salt making) - “Talk-story” with Kupuna (elder, knowledgeable one), Janet Kehalekomo and her `ohana (family.) If you are touring on the west side of the island stop by Salt Pond Park on the Pu`olo Point (east) side of the park in Hanapepe and visit with `Anake Janet and `ohana as they share their family history and knowledge of salt cultivation on Kaua`i. Open to the public at no charge.

Wednesday, March 25, 2009
10:00 AM: "Talk Story" - Join Troy Lazaro and the Wai-ohai mea ho`okipa (employees) as they share the flora and fauna and the rich history of Kau-kahoku. Listen and learn as they tell the stories of the area and of Kihahouna Heiau ( scared area/temple). Marriott's Wai-ohai Beach Club, 2249 Po`ipu Road
• 6:00 PM: Geneology - Geneology, (where do I begin); Title Guarantee; and Hawaiian Home Lands information by Lanakila Willard. Lanakila’s love for the Hawaiian people and culture was set deep inside her na`au (center) as she grew up on Moloka`i. Recognizing that the kupuna expect Native Hawaiians to return to their rightful place in the Hawaiian islands, she shares her knowledge to kokua (help) others in finding our way back to their `aina (land) and kuleana (responsibility.) Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort & Spa, Grand Ballroom III.

Thursday, March 26, 2009
• 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Hula Kahiko (ancient dance) - The Story of Hula - chants and kinolau (plants) as they relate to hula kahiko with Lopaka Naka`ahiki Bukoski. Hula kahiko is not only the dance, kahiko entails chants, gathering plants (kinolau), and the creation of lei. Please join us as we share our culture through chants that are significant for gathering, and the creation of our kupe`e (bracelet). Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort & Spa, ANARA Spa. Call Darlene Contrades to register at 808.240.6443.

Friday, March 27, 2009
• 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: The Practice of Lomilomi (teaching and demonstration) with Lopaka Naka`ahiki Bukoski. Lopaka is a haumana (student) of `Anake Mahilani Poepoe. Lomilomi is a combination of mana (energy), ha (breath), pule (prayer), and a pu`uwai (heart) that is connected, and focused in one-direction...toward healing. Lopaka will speak of this technique as well as it correlation with ho`oponopono. Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa at ANARA Spa.
Call: Darlene Contrades to register: (808) 240- 6443

• 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: La`au Lapa`au (medicinal uses of Hawaiian plants) with Momi Subiono. Momi, who is culturally driven, studies and teaches Ethobotany in the schools and community of South Kona. She will discuss different Hawaiian plants and their uses medicinally as well as spiritually. Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa at ANARA Spa's Kupono Café. Call Darlene Contrades to register : 808.240.6443


Evening's fashion show and entertainment is complimentary, seating is limited.
4:30 PM: Nake`u Awai Fashion Show - after graduating from Ka-mehameha and receiving a BA from the University of Washington, Nake`u spent 15-years living and working in New York, Europe, Reno and Hollywood performing in the theater, television and casinos. For over 30-years he has been creating fashion and fashion shows with flair. We are proud to have Nake`u as part of the Prince Kuhio Celebration of the Arts. Please join us for a distinctive fashion show presented by one of Hawai`i’s esteemed designers. Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, Grand Ball Room 1, 6, 7.

• Live Entertainment at Seaview Terrace (open to the public, complimentary, seating is limited.)

6:00 PM: - Torchlighting (times vary according to season)

6:15 PM: Leilani Bond - Kumu Hula (dance teacher) and entertainer.





8:15 PM: Ledward Ka`apana and Mike Ka`awa - Ledward, who has been nominated 3 times for a grammy and 3 times on compilations, and Mike and Ledward togethr were Grammy nominees for their work together on Kiho`alu (slack key).

9:15 PM: Kaukahi - This musical group has won numerous Na Hoku Awards. The group is known for its blend of traditional and contemporary Hawaiian music.

Saturday, March 28, 2009
• 8:30 AM: Opening ceremonies in celebration of Prince Kuhio’s birthday, includes protocol with makana (gifts) and Taiko Drummers. Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, Seaview Terrace.

• 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Cultural Demonstrations - numerous activities and Hawaiian cultural demonstrations. Presentations and lectures are given by some of Hawai`i's most prestigious weavers, carvers, feather arts, healing arts and kapa-makers. Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, Seaview Terrace.

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Nake`u Awai will be presenting his fashion forward designs and have some articles for sale. Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, Grand Boardroom.



• 10:00 AM: Prince Kuhio Commemorative Ceremonies - by the Royal Order of Ka-mehameha. Observe the protocol of honoring Prince Kuhio through giving ho`okupu (offerings, gifts) and through dance and singing. Open to the public at no charge. Located at Prince Kuhio Park, the birth place of Prince Kuhio. Lawa`i Road, Po`ipu.

Sunday, March 29, 2009
• 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Carving Demonstrations - E Komo Mai (welcome.)
Please join Heifara Aiamu, Kalika Alves, Solomon Apio, Jack Churchill, Kekai Kapu, Anthony Natividad, Chuck Walker and Fred Zollinger and share the knowledge from these carvers of pohaku, (stone) la`au (wood), `ohe (bamboo), and ipu (gourds.) Located at Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, Ilima Foyer.


• 5:30 to 8:30 PM: Prince Kuhio Celebration Lu`au. Grand Hyatt Kaua`i`s Lu`au in Celebration of Prince Kuhio’s birthday…E Komo Mai (Please join us). With respect for our ali`i (royalty) we will open the lu`au with a chant by Lopaka Naka`ahiki Bukoski; followed by a special guest performer, Nicky Castillo who will serenade you with his wonderful falsetto styling. Please call concierge department @ (808) 240-6459 for reservations. Location TBD.

For more information, contact Stella Burgess, Director of Hawaiian culture and community relations, sburgess@hyatt.com, 808.240.6369.