Ka
Pakaukau will be hosting an event to celebrate Ka La Hoi Hoi Ea (Restoration
Day), an official holiday celebrated during the Hawaiian kingdom period. We have
an exciting program planned with many activities for the whole
family.
Live music performances by
artists including Ernie Cruz Jr., Kupa aina, Oiwi, Jon Osorio and more. Keiki
activities include makahiki games, make your own Hae Hawai'i (Hawaiian flag),
and face painting. Many Native Hawaiian cultural booths will cover the range of
our community including health, environment, art, and current
issues.
Where: Thomas Square park,
between Beretania and King streets across from the Blaisdell
Center When:
Sunday July 27, 2008 10am to
4pm Why: Our
celebration is a day-long event for all to come to learn about Hawai'i's hidden
national holiday, why we celebrate it and why it's still relevant in 21st
century Hawai'i.
Come down to enjoy the
day with your family and friends. This will be a great time filled with fun,
music, food and culture!
is about Hawaii's status as an independent country under prolonged illegal occupation by the United States, and the history, culture, law & politics of the islands.
And about East Maui kalo farming and other ahupua'a projects.
Over at the Free Hawaii blog, Koani Foundation is giving away "Free Hawaii" stickers and pins, and will post photos of them displayed in interesting places. Spread them far and wide!