Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 20, Number 6, 1 June 2003 — 2003 IUNE JUNE CALENDAR OF EVENTS [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

2003 IUNE JUNE CALENDAR OF EVENTS

l Events ofinterest to the Hawaiian community are ineluāeā in the calendar on a space-available basis, anā do not constitute endorsement or validation of the events or the sponsors by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. Hawai'i's area code, 808, is only included in non-O'ahu phone numbers.

Fri., June 6 - King Kamehameha Celebration Statue Decoration Ceremony The decoration of the King Kamehameha statue in 27-foot-long lei marks the beginning of the 1 3 1 st annual King Kamehameha Celebration. The Honolulu Fire Department will assist in draping

the lei on the statue. The lei will be strung by the Ahahui Ka'ahumanu Society. The Royal Hawaiian Band wills start playing at 3:30 p.m. The decoration ceremony starts at 4 p.m. For information, eall 586-0333. Sat., June 7 - 87th Annual King Kamehameha Floral Parade The 87 th annual King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade begins at the corner of King and Richards St. in downtown Honolulu and travels to Kapi'olani Park. The parade wil include pā'ū riders, floral floats, marching bands and mueh more. After the parade experience the Folklife Celebration at Kapi'olani Park. Starts at 9:30 a.m. Downtown, Honolulu. For more infromation, eall the

King Kamehameha Celebration Commission 586-0333. Sat., June 9-12 'Aha Mana Maoli Maori cultiual presentations Kamehameha Schools is sponsoring a four-day series of presentations by Maori cultural specialists form the University of Waikato, Aotearoa. The June 9 -12 presentations will be held at Kamehameha Schools, Queen Lili'uokalani Children's Center, Kawaiha'o Church and Kamakakūokani Center for Hawaiian Studies. Speakers include Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr, Matiu Dickson, Rangiiria Hedley, Malia Craver, Lilikala Kame'eleihiwa and Nainoa Thompson. Free. Forinformation, go tohttp:// hccp.ksbe.edu/hccp/aha_mana _ m a o li.php.

Wed., June 1 1 - King Kamehameha Day Celebration

This annual celebration, whieh includes free entertainment, crafts and food, honors King Kamehameha the Great. Malia Puka O Kalani Church in Hilo sponsors this event. Moku Ola (Coconut Island) on Hilo Bay. For infomation, eall 808-935-9338. I Sat.,June14 Lua workshop

A one-day lua workshop will be taught by 'Ōlohe Lua Solomon Kaihewalu. Lua is the ancient Hawaiian martial art of hnne. hrcoVino onH

joint dislocation. The workshop will be held on Saturday, June 14, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at Ānuenue Elementary in the back of PāloloValley. No previous martial arts experience is necessary but recommended. I» Participants 16 ■ years old or older. Special group and

family rates and a

discount for early registration. Fullday workshop $50 ($40 for early registration). Half-day workshop $30 ($25 for early registration). Spectator rate $10. For more information, contact kumu Lua Ramsay Taum at 394-5557, luahalau @hawaii.rr.com. Sat., June 1 4 - Take a Walk in the Country Moon, John and Jerome return home to Mākaha for their star-stud-ded concert at the Mākaha Resort Golf Club. The concert features a dazzling collection of loeal talents, including Ho'okena, Kilinahe, Sean Na'auao and many more. 6-9 p.m. Mākaha Resort Lū'au grounds. Tickets $20 in advance or $25 at concert. For information and reservations, eall Mākaha Resort Golf Club 695-7517. Fri., Sat., June 20, 2130th King Kamehameha Hula Competition An international cultural event

featuring dance troupes from the continent, Japan and Hawai'i. Kahiko and 'auana styles will be performed in the competition. There will be individual and groups participating. 6 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday. Neil S. Blasidell Center Arena, Honolulu. Tickets: $8.50, 9.50,11.50 and 20.00 per night. For information, eall 536-6540. Sat., June 21Kumulipo at Oolani Palaee The Kumulipo is a 2,000 line cosmological genealogy that dates back to the 18th century. This creation chant connects native Hawaiians to the world that surrounds them. Dr. Rubellite Kawena Johnson, historian and a kumulipo authority, and Kamuela Chun, scholar and chanter, will share thier knowledge of the many different meanings of this chant. Details TBA. 'Iolani Palaee, Honolulu. For information, eall 522-0822.

Sun., June 2221 st Annual Hula Exhibition Nā Hula Kaohikūkapulani presents an amazing evening celebrating Hawaiian and Polynesian culture. The night includes hula, chant and music. The doors of the Kaua'i War Memorial Convention Hall will open at 3:30 p.m. for an arts and crafts exhibit that will precede the show, whieh begins at 5 p.m. Kaua'i WarMemorial Convention Hall. 5 p.m. Admission free. For information, eall Kapu Kinimaka-Alquiza at 808-335-6466. ■

Don't miss Mākaha Sons anel friends performing at the Mākaha Resort Golf Club on June 14.