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Huaka`i o Kamananui, the 36th Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival program to air on ‘Ōlelo Channel 53 September 28 through October 4
If you missed the earlier broadcasts you can watch the 2013 Prince Lot Hula Festival, Parts 1, 2 and 3 on ‘ŌleloNet video-on-demand channel. Simply click on the Hawaiian and Pacific Islander box and select from the program list shown.
Our OleloNet video-on-demand website: http://olelo.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=30
Ten Thousand Attend the 36th Annual
Prince Lot Hula Festival
Held Saturday, July 20th
Moanalua Gardens Foundation (MGF) has announced that“Huaka`i o Kamananui… A Journey to KamananuiValley,” the 36th Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival, drew an estimated 10,000 persons during the daylong event held on Saturday, July 20, 2013.
The largest non-competitive hula event in Hawai‘i, the festival honors Prince Lot Kapuāiwa who helped to revive the hula by staging pā`ina (parties) at his summer home in Moanalua, now located at the gardens.
“The festival would not have been possible without support from the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, the City and County of Honolulu and the Mayor’s Office of Culture and the Arts, The National Endowment for the Arts, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs,” said Alika Jamile, Executive Director and President of MGF, presenter of the festival.
“Thanks to our many sponsors and donors, the festival continues to surpass our expectations and each year increases in both popularity and prominence as our residents and visitors discover the beauty of hula performed in spectacular Moanalua Gardens,” stated Jamile. “It is heartwarming to see so many people enjoy a truly unique cultural experience like no other in Hawai`i,” he continued.
A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, MGF relies on grants and donations to produce the festival which is free and open to the public. Other major festival sponsors and supporters include the National Endowment for the Arts, State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Kamehameha Schools/Kamehameha Publishing, Capital One 360, Hawaiian Airlines, `Ōlelo Community Media, Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union, Kaimana Ventures LLC, Hawai`i Visitors and Convention Bureau, O`ahu Visitors Bureau, Honolulu Star Advertiser, MidWeek, Leonard’s Bakery, Matson Navigation, Pasha Hawai`i Transport Lines, R.M. Towill Foundation, Servco Foundation, The Queen`s Medical Center and other businesses, sponsors and donors.
Opening ceremonies featured a special hoike created by Kumu Hula Manu Boyd to honor Namakahelu Maka`ena, the last chantress of KamananuiValley, as well as mele honoring hula deities, revered ali`i and beloved places from throughout Hawai`i.
Other festival highlights included interactive poi pounding workshops, cultural demonstrations by noted practitioners, handcrafters fair, a morning concert by the Kamehameha Alumni Glee Club and a noon concert by the Royal Hawaiian Band.
Founded in 1978, the Prince Lot Hula Festival has been designated a signature cultural event by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA). The festival’s goal is to preserve and perpetuate the culture, language and hula traditions of Hawai‘i.
Established in 1970, Moanalua Gardens Foundation (MGF) is committed to preserving and perpetuating the precious cultural and natural resources of our islands through education, celebration and stewardship of KamananuiValley and MoanaluaGardens.
For more information about MGF or to become a member, please visit MGF’s website at www.moanaluagardensfoundation.org or call 808.839.5334.
“Huaka`i o Kamananui”The 36th Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival |
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Moanalua Gardens Foundation (MGF) will present “Huaka`i o Kamananui…A Journey Into Kamananui, “ the 36th Annual Prince Lot Hula Festival, at spectacular Moanalua Gardens on Saturday, July 20, 2013, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The largest non-competitive hula celebration in Hawai‘i, the festival is held each year to honor Prince Lot Kapuāiwa who reprised the once forbidden hula in the district of Moanalua.![]() ![]() ![]() |
The public, and visitors, are welcome and encouraged to bring their beach chairs and mats and enjoy the fun, food and festivities under the shady monkeypod trees of Moanalua Gardens. No commercial photography is allowed.![]() ![]() ![]() |