Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 9, Number 12, 1 December 1992 — He mau hanana [ARTICLE]

He mau hanana

A calendar ofevents

December 1992 Nov. 29 - Dec. 5 12th Annual Hawai'i Film Festival, features films by Hawaiian film makers and Hawaiian subjects such as Ahupua 'a, Fishpotids & Lo'i by Joan Lander and Puhipau; Papakolea, Where the Shorebirds Land, by Dr. Edgy Lee; Wake Up Call, by Matthew Kaleokalani Aki, a Hawaiian youth who grew up in an African-American neighborhood and his coming home to Hawai'i; Ho'ala: Awakening, by Haunani Giugni, recounts Hawaiian political history through the overthrow; Kaho'olawe: Aloha ' Aina , by Puhipau; Simple Courage, by Stephanie Castillo telling of Hawai'i's response to leprosy. Complete guide and showtimes available at all Blockbuster Video outlets and Consolidated Theatres. Call 9447007. Nov. 10 - Dec. 20 Fishponds of Hawai'i, An exhibition featuring photographs, models and artifacts on how Hawaiians developied fishponds into a highly efficient food production system. Presented at the Bishop Museum's Kahili Room.

Nov. 22 - Dec. 18 Treasures of Hawaiian History, an art exhibit from the collection of the "Hawaiian Historical

Society, University of Hawai'i Art Gallery, Art Building, Mānoa eampus. Open weekdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m., Sundays noon - 4 p.m. Free. Call Barbara Dunn, 537-6271. Exhibit includes books written by Hawaiians recording ancient Hawaiian myths, legends, history and culture, maps, important documents of the Hawaiian Kingdom, and photographs from the monarchy era that tell of the overthrow and annexation. 5 Wrap it up! Workshop for Kids, The Hawai'i Children's Museum sponsors workshops for ages 5-8 at 9 a.m. and ages 9-12 at 11 a.m. Cost: $9. Call 537-4497. 5 Health Fair, Waikikf Community Center, 310 Paoakalani Ave. Free blood pressure checks and health questions answered from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Call 923-1802. 6 Craft Fair, sponsored by State Council on Hawaiian Heritage. 80 booths offer many one-of-a-kind crafts. McKinley High School grounds fronting King St. from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 8 Silent/Live BeneFit Auction for the Native Hawaiian Legal Corp.

Ala Moana Hotel, 5:30 - 9:30 p.m. Monies raised will assist the NHLC. continue its work on behalf of the native people of Hawai'i. Celebrities participating include: Karen Keawehawai'i, Brickwood Galuteria, Kimo Kahoano, Marlene Sai and Palani Vaughn. Items up for bid include: Hawaiian quilts, crafts and artwork, designer fashions and jewelry, vacation getaways, kayak trips, computers, cars, family cultural island tours and mueh, mueh more. Tickets are $30 by calling 521-2302. NHLC has helped thousands of clients, who otherwise would not be able to afford legal aid, hold on to lands or receive fair compensation. Others have been assisted in obtaining Hawaiian Homestead leases, water for farming or access to shoreline areas for fishing. 10 International Year for the World's Indigenous People begins at the General Assembly of the United Nations in New York with a day of special programs. Member nations are expected to make solemn declarations as to their committment to native peoples and native representatives themselves will be invited to take the floor. 12 A Victorian Christmas, sponsored by the Mission Houses Museum, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. $3.50

adults/$l children. Did you know that Christmas was onee observed with nothing but serious reflection, fasting and prayer? Costumed role-players show the contrast between early and late 19th century celebrations. Call 531-0481. 12, 19 Holiday Stories, Windward Community College. Parents and children share in learning the history of holiday traditions, favorite stories and a sing-along. 5-7 p.m. Cost: $10. Call 254-1920. 31 First Night Honolulu, a eommunity celebration of the arts on New Year's Eve, 2 p.m - midnight. Jan. 16, 23 12th Annual Moloka'i Makahiki, Kaunakakai Park and Manae Canoe Club. The traditional Hawaiian "time of peaee" celebration features Hawaiian musical artists, and begins with the Auwana Skindiving Tournament Jan. 16, 7:30 a.m. at Manae Canoe Club in east Moloka'i. Adults may sign up for Hawaiian games at the events, except for the skin-diving. Advance registration is advised. Special guests include the Tongan cultural contingent. Call Walter Ritte, 1-553-3688 or direct dial from Honolulu, 538-0367.