Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 5, Number 12, 1 December 1988 — Kawaiahao XMAS Concert Annual Candlelight Fest [ARTICLE]

Kawaiahao XMAS Concert Annual Candlelight Fest

"Exceeding Great Joy" is the theme of the annual candlelight Christmas concert at Kawaiahao Church on Saturday, December 17, 1988. Mark and Diane Yasuhara, internationally reknown recording artists known as the "Hawaiians," will be featured. The Kawaiahao Church choir, under the direction of David Conrad, will offer anthems in English and Hawaiian, culminating with Otis Skilling's "Exceeding Great Joy," a choral portrayal of the Christmas story. Torches will light the walkway to thechurch and children of the Kawaiahao Child Care Center will greet attendees on the front steps with Christmas carols at 7:00 p.m. The lighting of the candles in the sanctuary by the children at 7:30 p.m. will begin the concert. Ho'oulu Richards, staff member of Hawaiian Studies at Kamehameha School, will offer the Hawaiian weleome chant. A Hawaiian Nativity will be directed by Nake'u Awai. A buffet reception of delightful Christmas treats will follow in Likeke Hall whieh will be transformed into a Christmas Wonderland by Edward Wakinekona. Keyboard artist Dora Ah Chan and Clay and A1 Naluai of the Surfers will provide music during the reception. The concert is free and open to the public. A love offering will be taken. For more information, eall the church office at 522-1333 or 522-1337.