Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 12, Number 8, 1 August 1995 — He mau hanana [ARTICLE]

He mau hanana

A calendar of events

'Aukake (August) through Aug. 20 "Botanical Illustrations from the Donald Angus ColIection," exhibit in the Bishop Museum Kāhili Room of more than 50 botanical illustrations from the 16th to 19th century. Programs and projects of the museum's botany department and the Amy B.H. Greenwell Botanical Garden will also be highlighted. Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily. Museum admission is $7.95 for adults, $6.95 for youth 6 - 17, seniors, and military personnel. Children under 6 and Bishop Museum members are free. Call

847-3511. 11-12 Ka Himeni 'Ana, 13th annual Hawaiian song contest encouraging the singing of Hawaiian songs in the traditional way, without amplification. Open to amateurs and professionals of all ages. UH-Mānoa Orvis Auditorium, 8 p.m. Tickets are $6, $8 and $10. Call 842-0421. 12 Hawaiian Cultural Festival celebrating the 23rd anniversary of Pu'ukoholā Heiau National Historic Site. The festival will be held not at the heiau but at Pelekane Beach between Spencer Beach Park and the Coral Flats at Kawaihae Harbor on the island of

Hawai'i. Cultural demonstrations and activities will be presented 9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Crafts will include lau hala and coconut frond weaving, hula, lei making, quilting, and musical instruments. Call 882-7218. 13 He'eia State Park Art and Craft Fair featuring cultural demonstrations and exhibits, Hawaiian entertainment and food, information on current fishing regulations and displays of traditional fishing methods. There will be a walking tour of the park including legends of He'eia and views of the fishpond. Presented by the Friends of He'eia. 46-465 Kamehameha Hwy., Kāne'ohe. Call 247-3156 or 239-9003.

19 Hawaiian culture workshop highlighting the late Kupuna Katherine Maunakea's books on prayer and lau hala preparation and weaving. Attendees will have the opportunity to elean lau hala and make simple items. Sheraton Mākaha, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. A banquet follows from 5-8 p.m. There will be a fee, but scholarships and special room rates for those who want to stay the night will be available. Presented by the Katherine K. Maunakea Foundation as a fundraiser for its annual Pnnee Kūhiō song and essay contest. Call 6225940. 22 Festival of Hawaiian Quilts at

Mission Houses Museum, opportunity to view traditional and contemporary quilts from private collections. Call 5310481. 27 Mo'ikeha Cup Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Race, crews in 1- to 3-man single hull, 4- to 6man single hull, and double hull categories will attempt to break records set at last year's inaugural event. Named for the Polynesian voyaging king Mo'ikeha, the race offers a challenge for sailors and involves participants in ancient Hawaiian seafaring traditions. For more information or to receive a race application eall 326-7820.