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nowemapa 18tH ANNuAl HAwAIIAN SlACk key GuItAR FeStIvAl “kAuA‘I Style” Sun., Nov. 14, noon to 6 p.m. Watch the local masters jam as their fingers dance across the strings and their voices hypnotize Kaua‘i style. The free event at Kaua‘i Beach Resort accepts donations at the door. Featured artists include Dennis Kamakahi, Makana, David Kahiapo, Danny Carvalho, Brother Noland and many more. slackkeyfestival.com.
Makana, at top, performs at the Slack Key festival along with, from left, Dennis Kamakahi, Davidio Kahiapo and Brother Noland. - Photos: Courtesy of Milton Lau 5tH ANNuAl MOku O keAwe INteRNAtIONAl FeStIvAl Thurs.-Sun., Nov. 4-7 Let the competition commence at the Waikoloa Bowl at Queens’ Gardens. Hälau from Hawai‘i, the Continental U.S. and Japan compete in hula kahiko on Thursday, küpuna division on Friday, hula ‘au wana and soloists on Saturday, all at 6 p.m. Lawn, $5; reserved, $10. Attend daytime cultural workshops led by renown hula masters, lauhala weavers, or learn the secrets of ipu heke, Thursday to Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at various locations on the Kohala Coast. Space is limited so register online. Island Marketplace offers hula implements, fresh lei, clothing, lauhala hats and made-in-Hawai‘i products at the Waikoloa Beach Marriott
Resort & Spa, all day Friday and Saturday. Hö‘ike Night on Sunday features Kumu Hula O’Brian Eselu and his hälau. Lawn, $10; reserved, $20. www.MOKIF.com. 3RD ANNuAl kAuIkeAOulI lIteRACy FAIR Sat., Nov 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Go local this holiday season and start your shopping with books from local publishers, Hawaiian crafts and food in an aloha-filled atmosphere while being entertained by local artists. Other attractions include door prizes and a silent auction. Presented by Alu Like Inc. Ka Waihona Puke ‘Öiwi Native Hawaiian Library. The event honors Kamehameha III and his vision for a literate nation. At Alu Like, 458 Keawe St. in Honolulu. 535-1354.
DADDS 6tH ANNuAl tuRkey SHOOt Sat., Nov. 20, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. A Thanksgiving meal, basketball and bouncers help make this a holiday event to remember. Once again the positive role models, Dads Against Doing Drugs (DADDS) bring the community together to provide a meal and a little holiday joy to the homeless and less fortunate at Ka‘iulani Elementary School in Kalihi. The free event includes live entertainment, praise and worship, education and resource booths, games and prizes for keiki, bouncers, HPD Keiki ID and a 3-point basketball shooting competition. Volunteers are needed. 861-0688 or daddshawaii.yahoo.com.
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The traditional Hawaiian Makahiki was a time of spiritual cleansing, when ho‘okupu were offered to the god Lono. War was forbidden and a clear path was made for the image of Lono, carried by a priest, as it led a procession around the island. This ceremony of appreciation for the prosperity provided by generosity of Lono was followed by a period of celebration expressed in Hawaiian games, feasts, song and dance.
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kApuAIkAulA (HICkAM) MAkAHIkI Sat., Nov. 6, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Lono arrives by canoe at Hickam Harbor Beach and proceeds to the grassy area makai of Seabreeze Restaurant. Opening ceremony will be followed by traditional game competitions and prizes in ‘ulu maika (stone rolling), moa pahe‘e (dart tossing), hakamoa (one-leg wrestling) and makaihe (spear throwing). Sponsored by O‘ahu Council of Hawaiian Civic Clubs and the Joint Base Command of Pearl Harbor and Hickam. Contact Shad Kane at 429-7175 or shadskane@gmail.com to expedite gate access. wAIMäNAlO (BellOwS) MAkAHIkI Sat., Nov. 20, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Join in the traditional event of procession and games dedicated to peace, excellence and the celebration of Hawaiian culture at the Bellows Beach Park. Free. Potluck. Sponsors include Hawaiian Civic Clubs, Royal Order of Kamehameha, U.S. Air Force and Marines, Bellows Air Force Base Command and the community. Kahu Ryan Kalama, 753-2190 or kalamar001@hawaii.rr.com. MAkAHIkI MAOlI FeStIvAl 2010 Sat., and Sun., Nov. 20- 21, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. On Saturday, visit a special arts preview where island artisans share their wares at Kapi‘olani Park Bandstand. Sunday let the games begin. Join in the Hawaiian festivities, Makahiki games, ‘ono local and Hawaiian food, live Hawaiian entertainment, much more. Funded in part by OHA. Free. Presented by Kömike Makua o Pünana Leo o Honolulu. 841-6655, makahikimaoli@gmail.com or find them on Facebook. kuAlOA MAkAHIkI NuI Fri.-Sun., Dec. 10-12 Families are welcome to camp over Friday night at Kualoa Regional Park to cheer on their käne in Saturday’s competitions. Festivities commence on the shore at dawn with games for men 16 and older starting at 9 a.m. Take pleasure in the dinner and awards that evening followed by kani ka pila and lomilomi in this joint event by Umi Kai, Hale Mua Kualii and Aha Kane. Contact Umi Kai at 840-5510 or ulupono1@gmail.com.
Native Hawaiians perform ceremonies for Makahiki, the season of peace among the islands. - Photo: Courtesy of Chris Usher