Saturday, January 16, 2010

Some Events for this Month

See forwarded message below from Marilyn Leimomi Khan

Aloha kakahiaka,

Here is a list of events going on this weekend.

E Malama pono.

Aloha kakahiaka,

Here is a list of events going on this weekend.

E Malama pono.


From: Marilyn Leimomi Khan [mailto:mkhan@hawaiiantel.net]
Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 4:27 PM
To: AHCC
Subject: January Significant Events of Interest to the AHCC and other Hawaiian Organizations - Please Read

Three significant events are being held during the month of January of interest to civic club members and other Hawaiian organizations:

- January 19, Tuesday, Tamarind Square, 11:00-1:00 p.m.: The Hawaii Pono'i Coalition is hosting a program marking the wrongful overthrow of Queen Lili'uokalani and the Annexation of Hawaii. The event will feature Mele 'Ai Pohaku by notable entertainers and educators. Watch for additional information as it becomes available.

- January 16 and 17, Saturday and Sunday: "Ho'okahi Lahui Hawai'i", Iolani Palace. The "Ho'okahi Lahui Hawai'i" event, being organized by Palani Vaughan, commemorates the 200th anniversary of the unification of the Kanaka Maoli people under one rule by King Kamehameha I in 1810. This two-day event is set for January 16 and 17, 2010, at Iolani Palace and brings together Hawaiian organizations. Some highlights:

- On Saturday, January 16th, registration for the Ho`okahi Lahui Hawai`i Makahiki competition will be from 8:15a.m. to 9a.m. The opening ceremonies will commence at 11:45a.m., at the main stage fronting the Coronation Pavilion. .

- On Sunday, January 17th, the Ho`okahi Lahui Hawai`i March led by a procession of torch bearers will start from Thomas Square and follow a route that will end at `Iolani Palace. Ceremonies will be held in front of Washington Place, at Queen Lili`uokalani’s statue, King Lunalilo’s site at Kawaiahao Church, with final ho`okupu and ceremony at King Kamehameha’s statue. Formal opening ceremonies will then commence once the procession arrives at the entry gate to `Iolani Palace. All Hawaiian organizations are invited to participate, including the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs.

- Throughout the two-day celebration, there will be live music, halau hula performances, exhibit/vendor tents. The Association plans to have an informational table to feature the work that the AHCC does. Clubs interested in exhibiting their activities may join the AHCC tent. Otherwise, if interested in your own space or in selling products please apply by submission of the vendor application, which must be received by the Hookahi Lahui by not later than January 8. Please inform Ike Kaaihue at ikepono@hotmail.com if interested in participating in the AHCC tent.

ADMISSION IS FREE. Ho`okahi Lahui Hawai`i T-Shirts will be available for purchase during the 2-day event.

For further details about the march, the vendor application form and policies and protocols, t-shirt orders, and updated information on events planned, please go to the Ho'okahi Lahui Hawai'i website at: www.hookahilahuihawaii.org

Leimomi

Ho`okahi Lahui Hawai`i
One Nation
1810 – 2010

The year 2010 marks the 200th anniversary of the unification of the Kanaka Maoli people under one rule by King Kamehameha I in 1810, after centuries of being divided into separate island chiefdoms. In honor of our founding father, Kamehameha the Great, an exciting Ho`okahi Lahui Hawai`i two-day event is set for January 16 & 17, 2010 on the grounds of `Iolani Palace.

Ho`okahi Lahui Hawai`i represents the inspiration to our Kanaka Maoli people to embrace the accomplishments of Kamehameha’s success in uniting our Hawaiian people under one nation. Despite the fateful events of January 17, 1893, when our beloved Queen Lili`uokalani and the Hawaiian Nation was unlawfully overthrown, our Kanaka Maoli people must heighten efforts to REUNITE as a people under one nation at this 200th unification anniversary.

Ho`okahi Lahui Hawai`i will pay tribute to Kamehameha the Great and all succeeding monarchs of Hawai`i with education, entertainment by many well-known local musicians, performances by hula halau, oli (chant), olelo (Hawaiian language), Hawaiian arts and craft displays, contests and lots of great ono food.

On Saturday, January 16th, registration for the Ho`okahi Lahui Hawai`i Makahiki competition will be from 8:15a.m. to 9a.m. The opening ceremonies will commence at 11:45a.m., at the main stage fronting the Coronation Pavilion. Winners of the Ho`okahi Lahui Hawai`i Essay/Poem Contest, as well as the Makahiki games will be announced and awards presented to the winners.

On Sunday, January 17th, the Ho`okahi Lahui Hawai`i March led by a procession of torch bearers will start from Thomas Square and follow a route that will end at `Iolani Palace. Ceremonies will be held in front of Washington Place, at Queen Lili`uokalani’s statue, King Lunalilo’s site at Kawaiahao Church, with final ho`okupu and ceremony at King Kamehameha’s statue. Formal opening ceremonies will then commence once the procession arrives at the entry gate to `Iolani Palace.

ADMISSION IS FREE. Ho`okahi Lahui Hawai`i T-Shirts will be available for purchase during the 2-day event. For more information about Ho`okahi Lahui Hawai`i contact: 392-3849, 741-7257 or 728-1046. Fax 808.623.4612

Content copyright 2009. Ho`okahi Lahui Hawai`i. All rights reserved.
HookahiLahuiHawaii.org • TheOneNation.info

- January 19, Waikiki Martin Luther King Day Parade, 9:00 a.m. For details, go to: http://mlk-hawaii.com/home/ You can find an application form there.

Papahana Kuaola

Message received below from Mahi at Papahana Kuaola:

Aloha all!
Hau'oli Makahiki Hou and mahalo for your mana'o, sweat, and positive
energy in 2009!

Please join us for HO'ALE'ALE KAPUNA, a Hawaiian cultural series on na
mea Hawai'i

Saturday, January 23, 2010
8:00am - 3:00pm
Waipao, He‘eia, Ko‘olaupoko, O‘ahu

Tentative schedule:

8:00am-11:30am REFORESTATION prep & LO`I KALO construction

11:30am-12:30pm LUNCH: bring something to eat; some food will be provided

12:30pm-3:00pm HAWAIIAN ENDANGERED PLANTS mo`olelo, uses, importance
Talk story session & tour of Hui Ku Maoli Ola native plant nursery
20% OFF native plants if you attend event and purchase on 1/23/10

WHAT TO BRING: Gloves, refillable water bottle, lunch&snacks,
sunscreen, insect repellant, shoes/boots, good energy, and a smile;
optional (change of clothes, a towel)

LOCATION & PARKING: Driving on Kahekili Hwy., turn mauka onto
Kahuhipa Street. Turn left onto Kuneki Street. Continue up Kuneki,
road will bend to the right, keep going to the end. Turn right onto
Ha’iku Road.
On your left, look for dirt driveway and park down there or along
upper Haiku Road, look for signage.
PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN THE RESIDENTIAL AREA...

Come when you can; leave when you have to...
RSVP for the 1/23 Ho'ale'ale Kapuna to mahilapierre@gmail.com by
Monday, January 18th. MAHALO!



FYI: Upcoming 2010 Community Days at Waipao

WAIPAO HANA-DAY (4th Saturday) 2/27, 4/24, 6/26 (8am-12n)
HO'ALE'ALE KAPUNA (4th Saturday) 3/27, 5/22 (8am-3pm)
contact Mahi: mahilapierre@gmail.com

HE'EIA STREAM RESTORATION (3rd Saturday)
1/16, 2/20, 3/20, 4/17, 5/15, 6/19 (8am-12n)
contact Moani: heeiastreamrestoration@yahoo.com


Pass on this info. to your friends and family. If you know anyone who
wants to be
added to our community email list please have them email me at
mahilapierre@gmail.com. Also, if you want to be removed from our list
just let me know...

Mahalo... a hui hou!
Mahi



Papahana Kuaola’s mission is to create quality educational programs
focused on environmental restoration and economic sustainability fully
integrated with Hawaiian knowledge in order to exemplify a lifestyle
respectful of kanaka, ‘aina and akua.

Māhuahua ʻAi o Hoi

FYI: See message below from Brad Wong of Māhuahua ʻAi o Hoi

Māhuahua ʻAi o Hoi


Aloha mai everyone, we will be having our next loʻi workday next Sunday January 17th. We will start at 8:30am and work till noon. Please bring some drinking water, and anything you need in case you get muddy. Feel free to email me for additional information. Let me know if you can attend.

Mahalo,
Brad Wong
Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi
372-6526


No website yet, but check us out on facebook. http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mahuahua-Ai-o-Hoi/169776802865

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Why Don't We Just Name a Whole Island after the President

In response to people wanting to name Lana'i Lookout, Ala Moana Beach Park or other areas after President Barrack Obama, should we not instead be remembering and using the Hawaiian names originally given to these places. Many Hawaiian names have been lost or are not used today due to renaming by others.

In east Honolulu alone, there is Hawaii Kai(ser) for Maunalua, Portlock for Kawaihoa, Mariners Ridge for Kaluanui and the list goes on. If people are uncomfortable with the Hawaiian names, they should become more familiar with the Hawaiian language. Halona, Kahauloa or any other true Hawaiian name for the Lana'i lookout section of coastline just needs to be found and used again.

Hawaii is unique and we should retain this uniqueness by using Hawaiian names. Especially with the sensitivity of many kama'aina regarding Hawaii as being an actual state of the union. Historical facts are indicating that Hawaii was illegally annexed by the United States and the whole process of becoming a true state is suspect. Also, the ashes of many inspirational people have been laid to rest in the ocean. If it is so desired, consider maybe naming a building or some other man made object after the president but not Hawaii’s natural features, place names, locations or other objects that already carry Hawaiian names. To much has been changed already.