Mahalo Hilo! Thank you for your Support!
The 3rd Annual He Launa Aloha No Ka Moi Kalakaua is produced by Ben Kaili and Alice Moon & Company in partnership with the Big Island Resource Conservation & Development Council.
 
Maile Yamanaka and Alice Moon present lei
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Keoni Turalde showcases pahu (drums) |
Keaukaha GOT PONO! |
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Na Hoku Hanohano Award winner Darlene Ahuna |
Halau Hula O Ishibashi |
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Patrick Kahawaiola'a entertains the audience |
Glenn Okuma shares woven art from coconut fronds |
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Joni Mae Makuakane-Jerrell and Leianuenue Reveira share traditional kapa |
A lucky audience member is surprised by the gift of lei |
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| 17-year old Ukulele Phenomenon, Kris Fuchigami |
Kumu Hula Mele Manuel |
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Kanakapila with Moolelo Hou and Halau Hula Lima Nani |
Penny Kelii Vredenburg connecting with the people |
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Hula Halau O Lilinoe A Me Na Pua Me Kealoha |
Palani Vaughan with "The King’s Own"
and Halau Ka Lehua Tuahine |
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'Aha Puhala O Puna share traditional weaving |
Kumu Hula Kailihiwa Vaughan with
2008 Mr. World Hula - Lyle Kaleoha‘a Pajo |
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The entire audience standing, joining hands, & singing "Hawai'i Aloha" |
A grande finale like no other! |
This free event is produced by Ben Kaili and Alice Moon & Company in partnership with the Big Island Resource Conservation & Development Council and is sponsored by POSH (People Out Supporting Hilo) members Café Pesto, go! airlines, Hawaii Island Journal, Councilman Stacy Higa, KWXX FM/B97 FM/KPUA AM radio stations, Koehnen’s Interiors, Naniloa Volcanoes Resort, the County of Hawaii Department of Research & Development, and the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
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5th Annual Hawaii’s World Heritage Festival
Friday • August 15, 2008 • 3 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Mo`oheau Bandstand & Park, Downtown Hilo
The historic Mo`oheau Bandstand & Park are the sites for this celebration of Hawaii’s tapestry of people. Two stages showcase the cultures of the people who over the centuries have made Hawaii their homes through fashion, performances, storytelling, demonstrations, and more. “World Bazaar & Marketplace” features arts, crafts and products as well as a food court to suit almost all tastes. [more information] |
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8th Annual Black & White Night
Friday • November 7, 2008 • 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Downtown Hilo
Downtown Hilo’s biggest strolling party with multiple free live jazz music venues, stores offering free food samples, author and artist receptions, and more from one end of town to the other. Thousands of people come dressed in black and white, some dress up, some dress down but everyone dresses for the occasion. [more information] |
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