Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 9, Number 12, 1 December 1992 — Planning intensifies as Centennial nears [ARTICLE]

Planning intensifies as Centennial nears

With only a month and a half to go, the 'Onipa'a Centennial Committee is pulling together the fmal details of the Jan. 15-17, 1993 event at 'Iolani Palaee to mark the centennial of the overthrow of the Hawaiian monarchy. The commemoration recalls the historical events of 1893 and their impact on Hawaiians, and honors the life of Queen Lili'uokalani. Plans include a re-enactment of the overthrow, marches. prayer vigils, speakers, music and dance programs and Hawaiian arts and crafts. One major challenge facing the centennial eommittee is the urgent need to raise funds.

The state Legislature and OHA are providing $150,000 in appropriations. The committee must

match it with private funds in order to use it. Urgent appeals have been sent to community leaders, corporations, foundations and businesses to help underwrite this significant observance. Service groups, hālau, civic clubs, church groups and members of the public are also being asked to send their

tax-deductible contributions to: 'Onipa'a Centennial Committee e/o Office of Hawaiian Affairs 711 Kapi'olani Boulevard, Suite 500 Honolulu, Hawai'i 96813. The committee is also planning sales of special-ly-designed centennial t-shirts and Hawaiian flag pins as fundraiser items. Volunteers are also needed, and community groups are especially asked to kōkua. For information eall OHA government affairs officer Jalna Keala at 586-3777 or 'Onipa'a eommittee chair Sen. Eloise Tungpalan at 586-6820.

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