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Prince Kuhio Celebration - Kaua`i

margyparker — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:14:09 CST

Plan to join us March 11 - 26th, 2012, for the 10th annual Prince Kuhio Celebration! Check out daily event details at http://princekuhio.net

March 19 - 27, 2011
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 and at other locales, such as Prince Kuhio Park, Kukui`ula Village, Plantation Gardens and Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club located in the southeast of Kaua`i near Po`ipu Beach; and at Kauai Beach Resort and Kaua`i Veteran's Memorial Hall in Lihue. Sponsored, in part, by the Hawai`i Tourism Authority, Kaua`i County and Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa.

Event schedule subject to change.

Saturday, March 19, 2011
42nd Prince Kuhio Long Distance Canoe Race sponsored by the
Garden Island Canoe Racing Association, Kalapaki Beach to Hanama`ulu & Po`ipu.
8 AM Women / Mix Event: Kalapaki Beach to Hanama`ulu, return to Kalapaki
10:00 AM Men's Event: Kalapaki to Poipu Beach. Awards at Poipu Beach Park around 1 PM. Canoe times and location are subject to change.
Call Pomai Kane, 808-651-2996, for information

Sunday, March 20, 2011
Wisdom of the Kupuna from the 'Olelo No`eau (Hawaiian proverbs), sponsored by the National Tropical Botanical Garden, located on Lawai Road, across from Spouting Horn Park.
1:00 to 3:00 p.m. by Mele Brewer.
Hear the wisdom of the kupuna (Hawaiian elders, knowledgeable ones) about how 'Olelo No'eau (Hawaiian proverbs) apply to modern day times. 808-742-2433

Ukulele Lessons, (beginners), sponsored by Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, 1571 Po`ipu Road, Pa`a, Koloa at Stevenson's Foyer.
5:30 - 9:00 p.m. by New Rising Sun – Joe Crocona
Learn basic chords and simple ukulele strumming techniques on this instrument made popular by Hawaiian musicians. Space is limited for these half-hour classes. Registration is required. Children 5 -12 years need a parent to be there. Open to the public, no charge. Call 808-240-6369 to register.

Monday, March 21, 2011
Pa`akai (the art and culture of Hawaiian salt making), at Salt Pond Park, Hanapepe.
9:00 - 11:30 a.m.
If you are touring on the west side of the island stop by Salt Pond Park at Pu`olo Point (east) side of the park in Hanapepe and visit with `Anake (Aunty) Janet Kahalekomo and her `ohana (family) as they share their history and knowledge of salt cultivation on Kaua`i. Open to the public at no charge.

E Kanikapila Kakou "Hula and Harmony" 28th season
Kauai Beach Resort, Nukolii (next to Wailua Golf Course).
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Jeff Peterson and Chino Montero — two of the best guitar players in the state team for an evening of slack key. Chino Montero was the former lead guitarist for the Hawaiian band Palolo. He has performed and recorded with the best of Hawaii's artists. Peterson has contributed to two Grammy Award-winning recordings and has been honored with three Na Hōkū Hanohano Awards in Hawai`i. His latest solo CD, Maui on My Mind, was recognized as the Slack Key Album of the Year in 2010. Contact: Garden Island Arts Council, Carol Yotsuda, giac@hawaiilink.net.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011
A Royal Dinner and Hawaiian Fashion Contest, offered at Plantation Gardens restaurant, 2253 Po`ipu Road, Pa`u a Laka, Koloa
5:30 - 8:45 p.m.
In celebration of Prince Kuhio, a special Hawaiian dinner including lau lau with fish, pork, beef, kalo and luau leaf plus rice, poi, jicama and tomato salad then topped off with haupia and sweet potato pie will be prepared at this popular and historic restaurant. A "special" cocktail will also be offered for the evening as well as the restaurant's extraordinary dinner selections. A roving Hawaiian duo will be on hand from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to entertain you with classic Hawaiian music. Guests are invited to dress in their finest Hawaiian attire. Judging will be conducted with a "secret" panel of judges throughout the evening. Call Mona Gonzaldo, 808-742-2121 for reservations.

Writing the Kanani American Doll Stories sponsored by the Kauai Visitors Bureau and the Kauai Monk Seal Watch Program, at the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, 1571 Poipu Road, Koloa, 96756, Grand Ballroom 2
6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Enjoy a presentation by Lisa Yee, the author of two books based on the 2011 Girl Of The Year doll, Kanani Akina, who hails from a fictional town on Kauai's north shore. Yee will appear with Jennifer Hirsch, editor-in-chief at American Girl Publishing. Their presentations will focus on careers as writer and editor and the development of the Kanani project. Both will appear together to discuss their professional lives and careers, sharing secrets to becoming a best-selling author, where the ideas come from, how long it takes to write a book, who was inspirational and more. Yee will explain how she wrote the "Kanani" stories for American Girl, why Kaua'i was such an important choice for her location, and how Hawaiian monk seals came to play such a key role. Central subplots of both books about Kanani's life (Aloha, Kanani and Good Job, Kanani) revolve around the rescue of an endangered Hawaiian monk seal from entanglement and a subsequent effort to raise money for seal awareness via a poster campaign. Both books will be available for purchase with proceeds going the the Kauai Monk Seal Watch program.

Wednesday, March 23, 2011
“Talk Story,"about area culture, flora, and history, sponsored by Marriott's Wai`ohai Beach Club, 2249 Po`ipu Road, Koloa
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Join Troy Lazaro and the Wai`ohai mea ho`okipa (employees) as they share flora and fauna and the rich history of Kaukahoku. Listen and learn as they tell the stories under the Kamani tree of the area's history, culture and of the Kihaouna Heiau (sacred temple/area). Open to the public. For information call Troy Lazaro, 742-4400.

"Taste of the Islands" sponsored by Kukuiula Village , near the roundabout joining Poipu & Lawai Rd. (2829 Ala Kalaikaumaka, Koloa, HI 96756)
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
The Kauai culinary market offers a selection of farm grown products such as fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, Kaua`i-produced spices, jams and much, much more. Come and enjoy the musical renditions of Jonathan Rivera and Pali Carbonel. A sunset ceremony to include chants and torchlighting.

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Hula Kahiko (ancient dance), sponsored by the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, 1571 Po`ipu Road, Pa`a, Koloa at the Kaua`i Grand Court.
4:30 - 5:30 p.m., by Moani Low and Sandi Quinsaat
The Story of Hula - chants and kinolau (plants) as they relate to hula kahiko (ancient). 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, learn a hula kahiko, and the creation of our kupe`e (bracelets). For information call 808-240-6369.

Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Lu`au in Celebration of Prince Kuhio's birthday, 1571 Po`ipu Rd, Koloa, HI 96756
6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
E Komo Mai! As part of the Prince Kuhio Celebration, please join us for the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Lu`au. For this occasion and with respect to our ali`i (Hawaiian royalty), the lu`au will open with special Hawaiian chants, song and dance by Sandra Quinsaat and Paul Kekai Kapu, including the sweet mele (music) for the `ohe ihu hano (nose flute). Hawaiian and local foods will be served and you will be entertained with an evening of Polynesian culture. For reservations, please call the concierge, (808) 240-6456.

Friday, March 25, 2011
First Annual Prince Kuhio/PAL Hawai`i State Amateur Boxing Championships, sponsored by Kauai Police Activities League, at Kauai Veterans Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St. Lihue, HI 96766
5:00 p.m. Doors Open; fights begin at 6:00 p.m.
Watch some of Hawaii's finest amateur youth boxers compete in this championship event. Tickets are $5.00 in advance or $8.00 at the door. Call Mark Ozaki at 808-652-6999 for ticket locations.

Evening of Hawaiian Entertainment, sponsored by Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, 1571 Po`ipu Rd, Pa`a, Koloa, Grand Ballroom (formerly Seaview Terrace).

Come enjoy hearing some outstanding Hawaiian musicians for an evening of song and instrumentals.
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Torch lighting, Hawaiian soloist and Hawaiian dance.
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.: Hear the extraordinary sounds of Ledward Ka`apana and Mike Ka`awa, award-winning slack key guitarists and considered legendary masters of Hawaiian music.
9:00 p.m.: Hear the unique voice of Kamakakehau Fernandez, an award winning falsetto entertainer. Kamakakehau brings a Hawaiian operatic style to his music.

Saturday, March 26, 2011

• Prince Kuhio Commemorative Ceremonies - sponsored by the Royal Order of Kamehameha at Prince Kuhio Park on Lawai Road (on the way to Spouting Horn).
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
As part of the Prince Kuhio Celebration and in honor of his birthday, come observe the Native Hawaiian protocol of honoring ali`i (royalty) through giving ho`okupu (offerings, gifts) and through dance and singing. Join us on the day of Prince Kuhio's birth near the location where he was born to celebrate his achievements and his importance to the people of Hawaii. Open to the public at no charge.

Cultural Demonstrations, Entertainment and Craft Fair sponsored by Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa 1571 Po`ipu Road, Pa`a, Koloa at Seaview Terrace, `Ilima & Stevensons Foyer, Atrium
9:00 a.m – 3:00 p.m:
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, lei makers, nose flute carvers and kapa-makers. Call 240-6369 for more information.

9:00 a.m. - Taiko Drummers, by Tsuami Taiko, Atrium
Let the drums set the tone......let our young people share their rhythmic sounds of the drums with you .

10:00 to 3:00 p.m.: Take part in a series of hands-on demonstrations and lectures about Hawaii's unique cultural customs, arts and crafts. Enjoy entertainment throughout the day, Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, Seaview Terrace

• Ho`oulana i ka lau niu (coconut frond weaving) demonstrations by Aunty Janet Kahalekomom & Ohana. The coconut was not only a source of food, but the trunk of the tree was used in making pahu (drum). Bowls, fans and carrying baskets were also made from its leaves. Items will be on sale
• Na Mea Hulu (feather work) demonstration and teaching by Mele. Learn how feathers were used to fashion decor and ornamentation. Create your own feather bracelet (fee).
• Ho`okuina le pua (flower lei-making) demonstration and teaching. Learn how to string a lei out of flowers (no charge).
• The Art of Kakau (Tatoo) by Keone Nunes: Learn about the essesnce of tatoo; the spiritual considerations, the process and the personal journey. Hear aboout the hisoric ways of tatoo-making.

• Hawaiian Contemporary Music by Haunani Kaui & Elaine Watson - 9:30 a.m.
• Contemporary Hawaiian Duo by Charles Iona - 11:30 a.m.
• Contemporary Hawaiian Duo by Kekai Chock - 1:30 p.m.

First Annual Prince Kuhio/PAL Hawai`i State Amateur Boxing Championships, sponsored by Kauai Police Activities League, at Kauai Veterans Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue
11:00 a.m. Doors open. Matches begin at noon.
Watch some of Hawaii's finest amateur youth boxers compete in this championship event. Tickest are $5.00 in advance or $8.00 at the door. Call Marc at 808-652-6999 for ticket locations.

Taiko (acrobatic) drummers, followed by Na Kane o Keoneloa – Kane (Male) Halau (dance group) performing kahiko hula, Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, Main Lobby and Atrium
5:30 p.m: Taiko Drummers
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 PM: Torchlighting, musicians and keiki (children's) hula (Seaview)
8:00 p.m.: Na Kane O Keoneloa Main Lobby
To wrap up the Prince Kuhio Celebration, come, visit and enjoy the magnetic sounds and amazing acrobatic feats of Taiko drummers, Ryukyukoku Matsuri Daiko Kaua`i, followed by the the powerful movements and chants of true Hawaiian dance. See Na Kane O Keoneloa (the men of Keoneloa) as they perform ancient and powerful chants and hula honoring the historic and traditional Native Hawaiian male chants and movement. Feel the strength, power and mystery of this recently revived practice.

Sunday, March 27, 2011
First Annual Prince Kuhio/PAL Hawai`i State Amateur Boxing Championships, sponsored by Kauai Police Activities League, at Kauai Veterans Memorial Convention Hall, 4191 Hardy St., Lihue
11:00 p.m. Doors open. Matches begin at noon.
Watch some of Hawaii's finest amateur youth boxers compete in this championship event. Tickest are $5.00 in advance or $8.00 at the door. Call Marc at 808-652-6999 for ticket locations.

For more information, contact Stella Burgess, Director of Hawaiian culture and community relations, sburgess@hyatt.com, 808.240.6369. For disability assistance, call the contact listed with each event.

Event Themes Surround Food, Culture, History, Music and Sports

margyparker — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:49:08 CST

News Release (immediate release)

Contact: Stella Burgess, director of Hawaiian culture and community relations, Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, 808.240.6369, stellaburgess@hyatt.com

Food, History, Music, Dance, Sports and Culture are Themes During Week-long Event Line-up for Kauai's Prince Kuhio Celebration March 19 - 27

A week of daily events serves up festivities celebrating Hawaiian food, cultural practices, music, dance, history and sports competition in honor of Prince Kuhio's birthday March 19 – 27.

PO`IPU, KAUA`I (February 21, 2011) -- Prince Kuhio, known for dedicating his life to the future of the Native Hawaiian people, will be celebrated during a week of events surrounding multiple themes between March 19th and 27th on Kaua`i. Most events lead up to Prince Kuhio's birthday, March 26th, a Hawai`i State holiday. Festivity themes for the Prince Kuhio Celebration surround Hawaiian food, history, music, dance, cultural practices and sports competition. Food events include a royal Hawaiian dinner and Hawaiian fashion contest, an “island treats” tasting and a lu`au. Events providing historical perspectives consist of “talk story” sessions about salt-making, native flora and fauna, Hawaiian proverbs, ancient practices plus commemorative ceremonies celebrating Prince Kuhio. Music and dance will be provided through ukulele lessons, slack key guitar entertainment, kahiko (ancient) hula lessons, Hawaiian music, keiki (children’s) hula, taiko drummers and a performance by the powerful male pa hula (hula troupe) Na Kane O Keoneloa. Cultural demonstrations will embrace native Hawaiian arts such as kapa-making, feather weaving, frond weaving nose-flute carving and lei-making. Sports competitions will include the Prince Kuhio long-distance canoe race and the Prince Kuhio amateur boxing championships. Many of these festivities are located at the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa in Po`ipu. Other event locations will be Kalapaki Beach, Kaua`i Beach Resort, Kaua`i Veterans Memorial Hall, Kukuiula Village, Marriott's Waiohai Beach Resort, National Tropical Botanical Gardens, Plantation Gardens Restaurant, Poipu Beach Park and Prince Kuhio Park. A complete event schedule is available at http://princekuhio.info. Many events are free of charge.

Prince Kuhio, in line for succession to the throne before the Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown, was famous for his work to perpetuate the Native Hawaiian culture and preserve Native Hawaiian practices. Serving in the U.S. Congress for 10 years, Kuhio led the effort to establish the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. He was called Ke Ali`i Maka`ianiana (prince of the people).

These events are sponsored, in part, by the Hawai`i Tourism Authority and Kaua`i County.

Contact: Stella Burgess, director of Hawaiian culture and community relations, Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, 808.240.6369, stellaburgess@hyatt.com. Event information is located http://princekuhio.info. Event dates and times are subject to change.

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Written by: Margy Parker, 808-651-5394, mp@margyparker.com

History - Prince Kuhio

margyparker — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 15:52:09 CST

The royal union of Queen Ka-pi`o-lani’s sister, Esther Kino`iki Ke-kaulike and
David Ka-hale-pouli Pi`ikoi produced three sons, Edward Keli`i-a-honui, who
died in his teens, David Kawananakoa and Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole.
While not too much is known of their father’s lineage (he died in 1880),
their mother’s lineage is well known and respected.

Brothers Jonah and David were adopted into the childless royal family and
titled princes for life by David Kalakaua. They were ali`i by right of descent
from their great grandfather Kaua`i’s King Kaumuali`i. Kawananakoa
and Kalaniana`ole were the crown bearers at the coronation of
Kalakaua. The two young ali`i participated in many of the royal events, as
Kalakaua was grooming them for their future.

Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole was a cultural hybrid. Hawaiian in
appearance, name and loyalties, his overall attitude was a make-up of his
education. He was primarily educated in California and England, and spent
a year in Japan. Kalakaua hoped that this would result in a marital alliance.
Kuhio chooses for his wife, Chiefess Elizabeth Kahanu Ka`auwai.
Regrettably, the union was a love match that produced no children.

Unfortunately for Kuhio, all of his chances for ascending to the throne were
dashed with the overthrow of the monarchy in 1893. Two years later, the
prince, affectionately known as “Prince Cupid,” a royalist, was arrested for
treason for plotting a counterrevolutionary attempt. He spent the next two
years in jail as a political prisoner. Upon his release, he and his wife traveled
extensively throughout Europe and were treated as visiting royalty. He then
returned home and on March 4, 1903, he was the elected Republican
delegate to Congress.

Also in 1903, he reorganized the Royal Order of Kamehameha and was the
founder of the first Hawaiian Civic Club.

In 1919, Kuhio sponsored a bill calling for Hawaiian statehood, a full forty years
before it became a reality. In 1921, KãhiÇ stirred the emotions of Congress as he
spoke of the decline of his people who numbered fewer than 24,000 in the 1920
census. President Harding signed the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act of 1921.
Despite Kuhio’s wishes the Act contained high blood quantum requirements and
leased the land instead of granting fee simple, making it a perpetual government
institution. He served on the first Hawaiian Homes Commission starting on
September 16, 1921.

Kuhio died in Honolulu in 1922 at the age of fifty. He was given a state
funeral befitting an ali`i. After a week of mourning, he was buried at
Mauna ‘Ala, the Royal Mausoleum in Nu`u-anu, O‘ahu.

Truly a son of the islands, he dedicated his life to the future well being of
his people.

This information provided by Stella Burgess, director of Hawaiian culture and community affairs, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, 808-240-6369. Find out more about Prince Kuhio.

Prince Kuhio Celebration 2011 Event Announcement

margyparker — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 21:05:30 CST

Week-long Prince Kuhio Celebration of the Arts set for March 19th through 26th on Kaua'i.

A week of daily events interpreting Hawaiian cultural arts and practices includes canoe races, story-telling, a royal dinner and Hawaiian fashion contest, commemorative ceremonies, powerful kane kahiko hula, ukulele lessons, a luau, taiko drummers, name entertainment plus numerous cultural demonstrations and learning opportunities.

PO`IPU, KAUA`I (December 15, 2010) - A week of festivities honoring the birthday and birthplace of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole, one of Hawai`i's most beloved monarchs, is set for March 19th through the 26th, 2011, on Kaua`i. Called the Prince Kuhio Celebration of the Arts, event highlights include the powerful male kahiko (ancient) hula by Na Kane O Keoneloa, teaching of Native Hawaiian arts and cultural practices, a lu`au, a canoe club regatta, renowned entertainment, a royal dinner and Hawaiian fashion contest and many other interpretive activities. Most events are free of charge to the public. Many of the events will take place at the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa as well as other locales such as Kauai Beach Resort, Kalapaki Beach, Marriott's Waiohai Beach Club, Plantation Gardens, the National Tropical Botanical Garden, Prince Kuhio Park and Kukuiula Village. The events are planned to demonstrate and perpetuate Native Hawaiian cultural arts, practices, and values. A complete event schedule is located at http://princekuhio.wetpaint.com.

Prince Kuhio is known for his efforts to re-vitalize the Native Hawaiian culture during his lifetime. The Prince Kuhio Celebration of the Arts honors Kuhio's dedication to the culture.

Prince Kuhio, in line for succession to the throne before the Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown, was famous for his work to perpetuate the Native Hawaiian culture and preserve Native Hawaiian practices. Serving in the U.S. Congress for 10 years, Kuhio led the effort to establish the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act. He was called Ke Ali`i Maka`ianiana (prince of the people).

These events are sponsored, in part, by the Hawai`i Tourism Authority and Kaua`i County.

Contact: Stella Burgess, director of Hawaiian culture and community relations, Grand Hyatt Kaua'i Resort and Spa, 808.240.6369, sburgess@hyatt.com. Event information is located http://princekuhio.wetpaint.com. Event dates and times are subject to change.

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Written by: Margy Parker, 808-651-5394, mp@margyparker.com

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margyparker — Sat, 21 Feb 2009 12:08:44 CST

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