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Royal Court Investiture at Halemaumau Crater.
Dancers in the foreground, the Royal Hawaiian Court in the background.
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ALOHA FESTIVALS - HO'OHANOHANO I NA HOLOKAI HONOR THE VOYAGERS - http://www.alohafestivals.com This year is Aloha Festivals' 55th anniversary. The 2001 Aloha Festivals theme ("Ho'ohanohano I Na Holokai, Honor the Voyagers") honors the ancient voyagers who navigated their way throughout the vast Polynesian Triangle, leaving their homes to explore the unknown. It honors modern mariners who, during the past 25 years, restored cultural pride in Hawai'i's seafaring heritage through the voyages of Hokule'a and Hawai'iloa by traveling as their ancestors did by means of stars, ocean swells and wave patterns. The theme also honors people of other cultures, who left their homelands to immigrate to an unknown land called Hawai'i. It also recognizes the importance of exploration and the exhilaration of discovery, from ancient Polynesian stargazing to modern space travel. Aloha Festivals 2001 - Some Big Island Events and Activities: While most events are free of charge, Big Island Aloha Festival ribbons are a must. |
| August 25 - KA HO OLAA O NA
ALII/ROYAL COURT INVESTITURE The Royal Court investiture is held on the rim of Halamaumau Crater accompanied by chants and hula by Halau O Kekuhi celebrating the Goddess Pele. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Noon. Info: 885-8086. August 25 - MISS ALOHA NUI PAGEANT The large woman vies to become the "Hostess with the Mostest". No host food and beverage will be available for purchase. Mauna Lani Bay Hotel, Ballroom, 7 p.m. Info 885-8086 August 26 - 10TH ANNUAL CLYDE SPROAT FALSETTO & STORYTELLING CONTEST Mr. Sproat, Hawaii's living legend of song and story and the Big Island's own "National Treasure" is saluted at this special event. Outrigger Waikoloa, 2 p.m.. Info: 885-8086 or 1-800-852-7690 September 1 - PIKAI AND HO'OKUPU The Aloha Festivals Royal Court visits the ocean at Kawaihae with offerings of the land, then proceeds into the sea for a "washing" of the Mo'i and Mo'i Wahine in preparation for a successful reign. Spencer Park, 7:30 a.m. Info: 885-8086 September 2 - KA'U HULA AND THE ARTS Ka'u Hula and The Arts held at Mark Twain Park in Ka'u, 9 a.m. Hula performances and arts & craft sales. While most events are free of charge, Big Island Aloha Festival ribbons are a must. Info: 885-8086 September 2 - ROYAL COURT CHURCH SERVICES The Royal Court church services at Waiohinu Congregational Church, 10 a.m. Part of the Aloha Festivals celebration. While most events are free of charge, Big Island Aloha Festival ribbons are a must. Info: 885-8086 September 14 - 16 - 10TH ANNUAL SAM CHOY/HAPUNA BEACH PRINCE HOTEL POKE FESTIVAL (Big Island) A signature event of Big Island Aloha Festivals. Auction/dinner Friday night, golf tournament Saturday (50 teams of 4 last year), Hawaiian music concert Saturday night and main event, the Poke Contest, Sunday September 16, participants sample 46 amateur and 23 professional chefs' poke creations. Proceeds benefit Kawaihae Transitional Housing. To purchase tickets or submit a recipe call 808-880-3021. Spend the weekend enjoying the festivities and stay at a four-diamond resort with a perfect aquamarine beach and all the extras you'd expect from a four-diamond resort. Info: Marilyn Zanini 880-3021 September 15 - 10TH ANNUAL HOLUALOA TOWN PARADE AND HO'OLAULE'A The quaint village overlooking Kailua Bay will start buzzing at 10 a.m. with the start of the annual parade from Mamalahoa Hwy to Holualoa School. Join the Aloha Festival Royal Court as they lead the procession. Then join us for a day of activities after the parade from 10 am to 3:30 pm. Info: 324-7709 September 21 - ALOHA FESTIVALS AT KEAUHOU SHOPPING CENTER Enjoy a night of Hawaiian music with special guest, Colon, a Polynesian show, lei contest and a special appearance by Aloha Festival's Big Island Royal Court. Keauhou Shopping Center, Center Courtyard, 5 to 9 p.m. Info: 324-1621 September 22 - 26TH ANNUAL ALOHA FESTIVALS PANIOLO PARADE Pa'u riders, floats, marching units participate to honor the Big Island's oldest ranching community. Waimea, 10 a.m. Info: 885-8086 or 885-4100 September 22 - WAIMEA HO'OLAULE'A The best island foods, games, arts & crafts, Hawaiian products and entertainment by Free and Easy, Darlene Ahuna, Pu'uwai, Bobo & Boyson Brown with Darnelle Avelino at this post parade event. Waimea Ball Park, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Parade, 10 a.m. Info: 885-4100 September 29 - 8TH ANNUAL GREAT WAIKOLOA HO'OLAULE'A Splendid pageantry kicks off the Ho'olaule'a with the arrival of the Royal Court and hookup ceremony. Center stage comes alive with narratives describing Hawaiian culture as related by various hula performances. Hands-on Hawaiian activities, games and foods. King's Shop, 12 noon to 7 p.m. Info: 885-8811 September 29 - HILO HO'OLAULE'A 2001 Enjoy an evening of exciting entertainment by the best of island musicians, ono foods and arts & crafts. Sponsored by KWXX Radio. Front Street, Hilo Town. 4 to 11 p.m. Info: 935-8850 September 29 - COMMUNITY FAIR 2001 Stop by the Prince Kuhio Plaza and see what our community non-profits have to offer along with a special Royal Court appearance in celebration of Big Island's Aloha Festivals. Prince Kuhio Plaza, 9:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Royal Court appearance, 12 noon to 1 p.m. Info: 959-3555 (800) 852-7690 - alohafes@hula.net http://www.alohafestivals.com |
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