Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 3, Number 6, 1 June 1986 — Jubilee Centennial Scheduled Nov. 9-16 [ARTICLE]

Jubilee Centennial Scheduled Nov. 9-16

lolani Palaee will be the tocal point Nov. 9-lb tor a series of events re-creating the amhienee and spirit of the Kingdom of Hawaii's fabulous birthday party for her beloved King Kalakaua. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the king's 50th birthday jubilee. Governor George R. Ariyoshi has proclaimed the week of Nov. 9-16 as the King Kalakaua Jubilee Centennial. The Friends of Iolani Palaee is sponsoring and coordinating various activities taking plaee within the palaee complex with support from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and other Hawaiian organizations. The Firemen's torchlight procession and palaee illumination will get festivities under way Sunday evening Nov. 9. The weeklong celebration also will include daily noontime entertainment, a special exhibit of jubilee gifts and Royal Hawaiian Band memorabilia, a Royai Ball, military driil competition, Hula 1886 and the King's birthday luau. Hawaii's people are encouraged to take part in the eelebration either by helping through community organizations or attending the events, most of whieh are free to the public.