Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 32, Number 6, 1 June 2015 — iune [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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KAMEHAMEHA DAY FESTIVITIES Statewide this month, festivities will take plaee celebrating the king who unified the Hawaiian Islands, King Kamehameha I. O'AHU STATUE LEI-DRAPING CEREMONY Fri., June 12, 3 p.m. This beautiful lloral ceremony will take plaee fronting Ali'iōlani Hale. Those wishing to donate flowers to be strung, may drop off their loose plumeria starting at 7 a.m. at the statue. Organizations who would like to bring already strung lei, arrive by 2:45 p.m. with your lei that is at least 20-feet long. 586-0333, kkcc@hawaii.gov or ags.hawaii.gov/kamehameha. KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION FLORAL PARADE AND HO'OLAULE'A Sat, J\me 13, 9 a.m. parade, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ho'olaule'a The 99th annual celebration honors the 150th anniversary of the Royal Order of Kamehameha I. The parade travels from King

and Richards streets in downtown Honolulu to Kapi'olani Park, where a spectacular ho'olaule'a showcases 'ono food, craft booths, Hawaiian cultural practitioners and award-winning entertainment. Free. 586-0333, kkcc@hawaii.gov or ags. hawaii.gov/kamehameha. HILO KAMEHAMEHA FESTIVAL Tliurs., June 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Presented by the Royal Order of Kamehameha I, Māmalahoa, this Hilo celebration features live entertainment, hula performances, cultural presentations, 'ono food and Hawai'i-made arts and craft vendors. Mokuola (Coconut Island). Free. This is an aleohol- and tobac-co-free event. (808) 989-4844 or kamehamehafestival.org. KOHALA KAMEHAMEHA DAY CELEBRATION Tliurs., June 11, 7:45 a.m. lei-draping, 9 a.m. parade, 10 a.m. ho'olaule'a OHA is a proud sponsor of this event as thousands gather annually at the original King Kamehameha

I statue in Kohala to honor the great chief that united the islands of Hawai'i. The full-day celebration begins with a lei-draping ceremony followed by a fresh lloral parade from Hawi, including hula dancers, music and traditional pā'ū riders representing eaeh island on horses adorned in llowers. The festive ho'olaule'a begins where the parade ends, at Kamehameha Park in Kapa'au, where entertainment, food, educational displays and hands-on activities ean be enjoyed. Fun for all - it's free and open to the puhlie. kamehamehaday celebration.org. KAILUA-KONA KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION PARADE & HO'OLAULE'A Sat, June 13, 9 a.m. parade, II a.m.-4 p.m. ho'olaule'a The annual King Kamehameha Day Celebration Parade with grand marshal Joe Spencer will feature more than 90 pā'ū riders adorned in the llowers and colors of the Islands, led by Pā'ū Queen Aulani Schutte Jessery, as well as lloats, marching bands and hālau hula. Following the parade, a Hawaiian crafts and music festival (ho'olaule'a) will

take plaee in the ballroom and parking lot at the Courtyard King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel with live entertainment, vendors, cultural practitioners and awards presentations. Free. 322-9944 or konaparade.org. MAUI NA KAMEHAMEHA COMMEMORATIVE PĀ'Ū PARADE & HO'OLAULE'A Sat, June 13, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Festivities begin at Kamehameha 'Iki Park with the parade, honoring the Royal Order of Kamehameha I's 150th anniversary, starting at 9:45 a.m. from Kenui Street down Front Street to Shaw Street. Enjoy the ho'olaule'a throughout the rest of the day with exhibits, the pā'ū

and parade entry awards presentation, food booths, Maui-made crafts and entertainment. Free. (808) 2648779. KAUA'I KING KAMEHAMEHA CELEBRATION PARADE AND HO'OLAULE'A Sat, June 13, 9 a.m. parade, 10 a.m. ho'olaule'a The parade honoring King Kamehameha I will feature horses, lloral floats and music. It begins at the Vidinha Stadium and travels up to Rice Street, ending on the grounds of the historic County Building. A ho'olaule'a will follow with food booths, craft vendors, cultural demonstrations and entertainment. Free. (808) 586-0333. ■

KING KAMEHAMEHA HULA COMPETITION Sat, June 20, 1 p.m. The 42nd annual event showcases performances by hālau hula from across the state and Japan. The groups will compete in categories including male, female and combined kahiko and 'auana, as well as a kupuna wāhine 'auana division and an oli (chanter) category. Neal S. Blaisdell Center Arena. $8.50-$24. No military or keiki pricing. For tickets, 768-5252 (box office) or ticketmaster.com. WAIMEA VALLEY CONCERT SERIES Sat, June 27, July 25, and Aug. 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Waimea Valley's third annual

summer concert series kicks off with entertainers Makua Rothman, Kawika Kahiapo and Henry Kapono. The July and August concerts showcase the talents of Pomaika'i Lyman, Yoza and Melveen Leed; and Jerry Santos, Brother Noland and Ho'okena, respectively. Waimea Valley Main Lawn. Presale: $40 adults for all three concerts, $25 children and seniors; or $18 and $10 for presale single eoncert tickets. At the gate is $22 and $15. 638-7766 or waimea valley.net. CULTURAL FESTIVAL Sat & Sun., June 27 & 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau Nahonal Historical Park marks 54 years with a festival honoring the culture and traditions of the Hawaiian people. Enjoy eanoe rides, food tasting, lei making, coconut weaving, kapa beating, traditional Hawaiian games and make-and-take craft demonstrations. To get to the park, drive south on Highway 11 to mile marker 104, turn right onto Hwy. 160 for 3 miles, turn left on Ke Ala o Keawe Road. Parking is limited. Lree. (808) 328-2326 ext. 1241, charles_t_hua@nps. gov or nps.gov/puho. ■

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An annual Cultural Festival offers hands-on activities, eanoe rides and Hawaiian games June 27 and 28 at Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau Nahonal Historical Park. - Courtesy NPS

Dancers from Hawai'i and Japan will compete at the King Kamehameha Hula Competition June 20 at the Blaisdell Center Arena. - Courtesy: Ray īanaka, proprietor/īhe Photoplant ine.