Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 4, Number 10, 1 October 1987 — Hoʻolako Has Busy October [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Hoʻolako Has Busy October

October events in celebration of the Year of the Hawaiian include a children's fishing tournament, a fashion show and concert honoring Hawaii's epie goddesses and a genealogical festival. Also during October is the deadline for nominations for the three remaining Na Po'okela O Hawaii awards in the fields of medicine, politics and literature. The awards will be made to living Hawaiians who have made the most significant contributions in their respective fields. Nominations may be made by calling the Ho'olako office at 533-3729, no later than Oct. 23. A genealogical festival and workshops to assist families in tracing their histories, will be held Oct. 24. This day-long event, Pulama Na Kupuna-Cherish Our An-cestors-will be held at the Hawaii campus of Brigham Young University in Laie. The Third Annual Keiki Fishing Tournament, for ehildren ages 12 and under, will be held Oct. 4 at Waimea Falls Park.

Hawaii's legendary goddesses -Pele, Hi'iaka, Poliahu and Laieikawai-will be featured in a fashion show and concert based on Linda Ching's book, "Hawaii Goddesses," at the Sheraton-Waikiki Ballroom at 11 a.m., Oct. 11. Other October events include a month-long quilt-and-cIoak exhibit at the Bishop Museum, an exhibit of the work of artist Hon Chew Hee at Kuakini Medical Center Gallery, and the 10th Annual Makahiki at Waimea Falls Park, featuring arts and crafts demonstrations, hula competitions, games and entertainment and the Bankoh Moloka'i Hoe men's eanoe race from Hale O Lono Harbor to Fort DeRussy. Celebrate the Hawaiian: Ho'olako 1987 is ayear-long celebration of Hawaii's heritage, its people, its culture and the aloha spirit. The concept of Ho'olako, whieh means "we are enriched," recognizes Hawaii's diverse ethnic cultures and respects the contributions of all the people of Hawaii.

Kumu Hula Frank Palani Kahala's girls of Namakahonuakapiliwale dance to "Hilo 'One" in the auana competition.

Executive Director Wendell P. K. Silva of the KalihiPalama Culture and Arts Society ine. reads Pulama Award message to a surprised Danny Kaleikini.

The joy of winning is expressed by Kumu Hula Olana A'i as she accepts trophy accompanied by one of her keiki dancers.

Brandon Par Master Keiki Hula

Laurie Fuller Miss Keiki Hula

The boys of Napunanionapalionakoolau under Kumu Hula Sunday Mariteragi in their "Ukulele Kanio" number for second plaee finish.