E komo mai (welcome) to the event list for the Hawaiiana Festival, Malama Ola Festival (to take care of life) and the HHLA - Kauai Chapter Conference. This is a trio of events scheduled for October 1, 2 and 3 established to teach and perpetuate Native Hawaiian cultural practices and values. Located at the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa in Po`ipu, Kaua`i, numerous activities are available to involve visitors and residents in learning about different aspects of the Native Hawaiian culture. Many events are at no cost. We encourage you to enjoy, learn and experience this wealth of activities honoring Hawai`i's indigenous culture. These events are partially sponsored by Kaua`i County and the Hawai`i Tourism Authority. Events are subject to change. To view images of these events, click on Photos above.

Schedule of events (subject to change.)

OCTOBER 1, 2009

• Hawaiiana Festival - crafters, entertainment, cultural demonstrations


-- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM: “Intimate” Craft Fair, where Kaua`i artisans share their knowledge, `Ilima foyer and Stevenson's foyer
-- 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Lu`au (Call 808-240-6456 for reservations.)




• Malama Ola - to take care of life
Classes are limited, to register, call Darlene Contrades, 808-240-6443

-- Sunrise: `Aukai (cleansing in the ocean) – Po`ipu Beach Park
-- 7:00 AM: Fitness walk to Poipu Beach and back, including exercise routine at the park. Meet at ANARA Spa
-- 8:00 AM: Interval Training, ANARA Spa
-- 9:00 AM: Hula Aerobics, ANARA Spa
-- 10:30 AM: Electric Vinyasa Yoga (advanced class), ANARA Spa


OCTOBER 2, 2009

Hawaiiana Festival - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Crafters, Entertainment, Cultural Demonstrations, "Talk Story" sessions

-- 10:30 AM: Presentation of the Aloha Week Royal Court, Lobby
-- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Artisans share their culture through their craft and by "talking story," Grand Ballroom
-- 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM: Ki`i o Nakahiko (ancient Native Hawaiian images and stories exhibition) by Shane Tengarden with Doug Sears
-- 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM: Hawaiian buffet lunch, featuring a diverse array of traditional Hawaiian lu`au foods and delicacies. Cost is $30/Adults, $20/children under 12. $3 discount with Aloha Week ribbon, Grand Ballroom

HHLA Conference - 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM-- Is the Hawaiian Culture Alive and Well – Hawai`i Past, Present and Future, Kaua`i Ballroom. Presented by Hawai`i Hotel & Lodging Association, Kaua`i Chapter. Cost is $55 in advance, $65 after 9.15.09. Contact Jolene Ogle, 808-246-5149 or email to jolene.ogle@marriott.com


-- 7:00 AM: `Awa Ceremony

-- 7:30 - 8:25 AM: Registration and Continental Breakfast, Kaua`i Promenade

-- 8:30 AM: Welcome/Protocol
-- 8:45 AM: Kumulipo (Hawaiian creation, the source)
-- 9:50 - 10:50 AM: Living Oceans
-- 10:55 - 11:55 AM: Place Names of Na Moku o Ni`ihau (The island of Ni`ihau). Ilei Beniamina
-- 11:55 AM - 12:55 PM: Craft and Demonstration Interaction
-- 1:00 - 2:00 PM: `Aina Awakea (lunch)
-- 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Ki`i o Nakahiko (ancient Native Hawaiian images and stories exhibition) by Shane Tengarden with Doug Sears
-- 3:05 - 4:05 PM: Laka (The God of hula and agriculture)
-- Closing pule (prayer)

Malama Ola - (To take care of life)
Classes are limited, to register, call Darlene Contrades, 808-240-6443

-- 7:00 AM: Fitness Walk, ANARA Spa
-- 8:00 AM: Interval training, ANARA Spa
-- 9:00 AM: Power BUNS and ABD, ANARA Spa
-- 10:30 AM: Restorative Yoga, ANARA Spa
-- 11:00 AM: Aqua Aerobics, ANARA Spa
-- 1:00 PM: Lomi Lomi (massage) demonstration, ANARA Spa
-- 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Native Hawaiian Practices lecture sessions, Grand Ballroom
• La`au Lapa`au - herbal remedies and uses
• Pohaku (stone) carving - display and demonstration
• Hue Wai (gourd) carving - display and demonstration
• Kakau (traditional tatoo) demonstration
• Lau Hala (a frond used for weaving) - from tree to bracelet ... create your own bracelet.

October 3, 2009

Hawaiiana Festivall - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Crafters, Demonstrations, Workshops and Entertainment, Grand Hyatt Lobby, Stevenson’s and Seaview Terrace

• Learn to create your own carving implement with Solomon Apio
• Kapa, the journey of kapa-making (material pounded and shaped from bark) - display and creation
• La`au Lapa`au - herbal remedies and uses
• Pohaku (stone) carving - display and demonstration
• Hue Wai (gourd) carving - display and demonstration
• Kakau (traditional tatoo) demonstration•
• Lau Hala (a frond used for weaving) - from tree to bracelet ... create your own bracelet.

-- 7:00 PM: Ki`i o Nakahiko (ancient Native Hawaiian images and stories exhibition) by Shane Tengarden with Doug Sears, location TBD

• Malama Ola: (To take care of life), Garden Isle I and II

-- 9:00 AM: Opening, Tsunami Taiko (drummer), let the power of the drums place everything in order, Atrium
-- 9:30 AM: Changing Planet
-- 9:00 AM: Ho`oponopoo
-- 10:00 AM: Acupuncture
-- 1:00 PM: Living Oceans, Anakala Macky Poepoe
-- 1:00 PM: Ho`okuano`o (meditation)
-- 2:00 PM: Teas of the World
-- 3:00 - 4:00 PM: La`au lapa`au – uses of herbal medicines, Momi Subiano, cultural specialist
-- 5:00 PM: Ha (breath), The Source of Life, Stella Burgess, Manager of Hawaiian Culture, Grand Hyatt Kaua`i

• Malama Ola: (To take care of life), ANARA Spa
Classes are limited, to register, call Darlene Contrades, 808-240-6443

-- 8:00 AM: Total Body Workout
-- 9:00 AM: Aqua Aerobics
-- 11:00 AM: Hula Kahiko (ancient hula) class

Please visit with our "Wellness Associates" at the craft fair located in the resort lobby.

Events are subject to change. Sponsored, in part, by the Hawai`i Tourism Authority and Kaua`i County. For more information, call Stella Burgess, 240.6369 or email sburgess@hyatt.com