Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 30, Number 9, 1 September 2013 — OHAIN THE COMMUNITY [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

OHAIN THE COMMUNITY

MUSIC FESTIVAL PLAYS ON DESPITE GIL The remnants of formerTropical Cyclone Gil brought wind and rain to Waimānalo on Aug. 1 0 but couldn't dampen the mood of the musicians and die-hard fans atthe OHA-sponsored sixth annual Gabby Pahinui Waimānalo Kanikapila. Concert organizers Cyril Pahinui and wife Chelle decided the show must go on, albeit with at least one major change that delighted the audience. Instead of sitting on the lawn, concertgoers were invited to set up chairs under the cover of the Gabby Pahinui Pavilion, where they shared the stage with high-pro-file performers the Keawe 'Ohana, Olomana and Waipuna, to name a few. Here, Cyril Pahinui, a son of the late slack-key master Gabby Pahinui, performs "Hi'ilawe" as waterfalls, unseen in photo, streamed down the Ko'olau Mountains. The sun eventually eame out, but as organizers noted, the rain wasn't so bad: "This year's event was very special for those who attended in spite of the ua, whieh blessed us," they wrote on gabbypahinui.com. See web site for more photos. - Photo: Ka'imo Muhlestein

A BLESSING FOR OHA'S NEW KAUA'I OFFICE

Kaua'i and Ni'ihau Trustee Dan Ahuna hosted a blessing ceremony at the new OHA Kaua'i Office located at 4405 Kukui Grove St. in Līhu'e. At right, OHA cultural specialist Kalani Akana, right, performs a house dedication with Ahuna as Ahuna's son Kaiehu looks on. The Aug. 1 4 celebration also honored Ahuna's predecessor, Trustee Donald Cataluna, for his years of service, whieh spanned from 2000 to 201 2. Cataluna was unahle to attend for health reasons, but his wife, Dorothy, accepted the honors on his behalf. Below, Dorothy poses with Ahuna and Kaua'i Mayor Bernard Carvalho, who was among the approximately 50 attendees that included OHA trustees and executive team, Kaua'i elected officials and community partners. - Photos: Capsun Poe

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