Birthday Celebration for Queen Lili'uokalani 9/2

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ALL ARE WELCOME TO
'ONIPA 'A: A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR QUEEN LILI'UOKALANI
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2ND * 10AM~4PM * 'IOLANI PALACE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, August 15, 2007

CONTACT:
Mona K. Wood, IKAIKA Communications
Tel./Cell. (808) 218-5546
e-mail: ikaikacomm@hawaii.rr.com

HONOLULU - HAWAI'I PONO'I COALITION presents 'ONIPA'A: A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FOR QUEEN LILI'UOKALANI, on Sunday, September 2nd, as follows.

WHO:    Kama'aina and visitors - ALL ARE WELCOME!!!
WHAT:   'Onipa'a: A Birthday Celebration for Queen Lili'uokalani - A day of learning and sharing the history of Hawai'i, featuring educational information and displays, all-day entertainment, and a special multi-denominational Sunday service from 12 noon to 1 p.m., representing various churches from around the island. 'Iolani Palace will also be open and provide free tours to everyone during this event.
WHEN: Sunday, September 2nd, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
WHERE: 'Iolani Palace grounds
HOW:    The event is FREE to the public. You may bring your own food and beverages (no alcohol allowed), but there will also be food booths selling lunch, snacks and drinks throughout the day, including Hawaiian food.
INFO: For more information, please call (808) 224-8068, or visit huiohawaiiponoi.org.

More details in the extended entry...

This special event is dedicated to the memory of Lydia Kamaka'eha, Queen Lili'uokalani (September 2, 1838 - November 11, 1917), and all that she means to Hawai'i.

The event will feature educational materials and exhibits on Native Hawaiian history and culture. All-day entertainment will feature Hawaiian music and several halau hula.

A special Sunday service at noon will be conducted by a Native Hawaiian kahu and include church leaders from various religions and denominations. Esteemed choral director Nola Nahulu will lead the large choir made up of various church choirs, choral groups from the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, University of Hawai'i Hawaiian Chorus, Hawai'i Youth Opera Chorus, Ka Wai Ola O Na Pukani Leo, Kamehameha Alumni Association and community choral groups.

'Iolani Palace will offer free admission all day long, limited groups at a time, as an educational public service provided by Friends of 'Iolani Palace and Hawai'i Pono'i.

Some on-site and street parking will be available, as well free parking for event attendees only from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Kawaiaha`o Plaza parking structure at the corner of South and Kawaiaha`o Streets. Cars must vacate the lot by 6 p.m. Other downtown parking lots also offer low flat rates on weekends.

Organizers would like to stress that everyone is welcome to the event - kama'aina and visitors, alike, and this is an ideal event for the whole 'ohana!

This is the first of several events throughout the year supported by Hawai'i Pono'i Coalition. More information on the other events will be coming soon.

About the HAWAI'I PONO'I COALITION
Hawai'i Pono'i is the title of the Hawai'i national anthem, written by King Kalakaua in 1874. Literally translated "Hawai'i's own," Hawai'i Pono'i connects us to the history of the islands and the heritage of its Indigenous people, a heritage that enriches us all. The Hawai'i Pono'i Coalition was formed to educate those who live in and visit these islands about Hawai'i's true history, its Native Hawaiian people, and the culture that makes Hawai'i a place like no other.

'O ka po'e i aloha i ka 'aina - the people who love the land - come join us!

Participation in the Coalition is open to any group or individual who supports Native Hawaiian rights. Founding organizations include:

ALU LIKE, Inc.
Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs
Department of Hawaiian Home Lands
Friends of 'Iolani Palace
'Ilio'ulaokalani Coalition
Kamakakuokalani
Kamehameha Schools
King William Charles Lunalilo Trust
Na Pua A Ke Ali'i Pauahi, Inc.
Native Hawaiian Bar Association
Native Hawaiian Legal Corp.
Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA)
PA'I Foundation
Queen Emma Foundation
Queen Lili'uokalani Trust and Children's Centers

All media inquiries should be directed to Mona K. Wood at (cell.) 218-5546, or via e-mail at ikaikacomm@hawaii.rr.com.

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Mona K. Wood
P.O. Box 61448
Honolulu, HI 96839-1448
Tel./Cell. (808) 218-5546
E-mail: ikaikacomm@hawaii.rr.com

Posted: Thu - August 16, 2007 at 01:09 PM

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