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margyparker — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:33:55 CDT

Trio of Events Planned for Native Hawaiian Interpretation

Malama Ola Focus on Health and Wellness

Film Histogrpahy and Lion Dance part of Evening Under the Stars

Film Histography and Lion Dance for Evening Under the Stars

margyparker — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 18:32:28 CDT

ANCIENT HAWAIIAN “HISTOGRAPHY” AND LION DANCE KEY FEATURES OF HAWAIIANA FESTIVAL'S EVENING UNDER THE STARS

Spectacular photographic portrayal on film of pre-contact Hawai`i combined with Native Hawaiian story-telling, titled “Ho`omana`o I Na Wa I Hulia”, plus a Lion Dance are part of the Evening Under the Stars during the Hawaiiana Festival's Harvest Moon celebration scheduled for October 3rd in Poi`pu.

POI`PU, KAUA`I, (September 24, 2009)- A film of highly detailed and intense images depicting pre-contact Hawaiian culture is in the line-up of events at the upcoming Hawaiiana Festival scheduled for October 1st, 2nd and 3rd at the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa. Photographer and film maker, Shane Tegarden and cultural specialist, Kupuna Sam Kahai Kaai have teamed up to bring their film "Ho`omana`o I Na Wa Huliau." (recall the past before the turning) to Kaua`i. “The film depicts Hawaiian life as it might have been seen 500 years ago,” according to Tegarden. The program takes audiences on a historical panoramic journey into Hawai`i's past as Sam Kaai, known as a master story-teller, narrates a walk through time. These images and narration have excited audiences around Hawai`i, according to recent news reports, as they bring a highly detailed and visual sense of life in Hawai`i before the arrival of other cultures. Showings are scheduled for October 2nd at 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM. On the night of October 3rd, at 7 p.m., the Hawaiiana festival has slated an “Evening Under the Stars” in celebration of the harvest moon, featuring both a Lion Dance and Tegard's “Ho`omana`o I Na Wa Huliau.” The Lion Dance will include 20 lion dancers from the Lion Dance Association with traditional lion dance pyrotechnics. October 3rd falls upon the Chinese mid-autumn festival when farmers in China would be celebrating the fall harvest. It is said that the full moon during this time period is the brightest of the year. A complete event list is available at http://hawaiianafestival.wetpaint.com.

The Hawaiiana Festival is part of a trio of events established to teach and perpetuate Native Hawaiian cultural practices and values as well as honor the mixed cultures that make up Hawai`i. The trio of events, all held at the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, encompasses the 17th annual Hawaiiana Festival, the 3rd annual Malama Ola Festival (to take care of life) and the 4th annual "Is the Hawaiian Culture Alive and Well" conference. Numerous activities are designed to involve visitors and residents in learning about different aspects of the culture.

All events are open to the public with most activities free of charge. Events are subject to change. There is a registration fee for the conference on Friday, October 2nd. The Hawaiiana and Malama Ola Festivals are partially sponsored by the Hawai`i Tourism Authority and Kaua`i County. Friday's conference is organized by the Kaua`i Chapter of the Hawai`i Hotel and Lodging Association. For more information, contact Stella Burgess, director of Hawaiian culture and community affairs, stella.burgess@hyatt.com, 808-240-6369 or go to http://hawaiianafestival.wetpaint.com.

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Written by: Margy Parker, mp@margyparker.com, 808-651-5394
Photos available upon request.

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margyparker — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:38:46 CDT

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Malama Ola Focus on Health and Wellness

margyparker — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 13:30:42 CDT

News Release
For more information, Stella Burgess,
stella.burgess@hyatt.com,
808-240-6369

Health and Wellness a Focus of Malama Ola Festival (to take care of life)
A series of health and fitness classes along with lectures on Hawaiian health and healing practices are lined up for October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa in Po`ipu.

PO`IPU, KAUA`I, HI, September 10, 2009 -- A focus on Hawaiian healing practices are offered to the public at no charge in a series of health and wellness activities grouped together under the title, Malama Ola Festival (to take care of life) on October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Taking place at the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i, Resort and Spa, the 3rd annual Malama Ola Festival provides opportunities for residents and visitors to partake in a variety of fitness classes and attend demonstrations and lectures at the resort. Based at the resort’s ANARA Spa, classes include hula aerobics, aqua fitness, electric vinyasa and restorative yoga, fitness walks to Po`ipu Beach, interval training, detox methods and aqua aerobics. Demonstrations of lomi lomi (massage), acupuncture, uses of herbal medicines, along with discussions on Hawaiian women warriors and the healing fundamentals of meditation are lined up for October 3rd, in Garden Isle Rooms IV and V. Class sizes are limited. Held in conjunction with the Hawaiiana Festival, also occurring October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd at the same location, complete event times and details can be found at http://hawaiianafestival.wetpaint.com. Events are subject to change.

The Malama Ola Festival is partially sponsored by the Hawai`i Tourism Authority and Kaua`i County. For more information, contact Stella Burgess, sburgess@hyatt.com , 808/240-6369.

Event schedule follows. Photos available upon request.

Written by Margy Parker, Public Relations for Hawaiiana and Malama Ola Festivals
mp@margyparker.com, 808-651-5394

Malama Ola Event Schedule, Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, Po`ipu, Kaua`i

Class sizes are limited

October 1, 2009
-- 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 - Kahiko, Lopaka Bukoski, the ancient dance of Hawai`i. Grand Promenade.
-- 10:30 AM: Electric vinyasa yoga (advanced class), ANARA Spa

October 2, 2009
-- 7:00 AM: Fitness walk, ANARA Spa
-- 8:00 AM: Interval training, ANARA Spa
-- 9:00 AM: Power BUNS and ABD, ANARA Spa
-- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Detox for health (total body detox through the feet), Justine Enriquez and Maco Waialeale, Grand Ballroom
-- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM: La`au Lapa`au (uses of herbal medicines), Momi Subiano, cultural specialist, Grand Ballroom
-- 10:30 AM: Restorative yoga, ANARA Spa
-- 11:00 AM: Aqua aerobics, ANARA Spa
-- 1:00 PM: Lomi lomi demonstration, Lopaka Bukoski, Grand Ballroom

October 3, 2009
-- 7:00 AM: Fitness walk - ANARA Spa
-- 8:00 AM: Total body workout - ANARA Spa
-- 9:00 AM: Aqua aerobics - ANARA Spa lap pool
-- 9:30 AM: Hula kahiko class (ancient hula) Lopaka Bukoski, Grand Ball Room VII
-- 10:00 AM: Feng shui, Eva Cariffe, Garden Isle IV, V
-- 11:00 AM: Acupuncture, Mandy Cordines, Garden Isle IV, V
-- 1:00 PM: Women warriors of Hawai`i - Anake Noelani Mahoe, Garden Isle IV, V
-- 2:00 PM: Ho`okuano`o (meditation), Garden Isle I, II bring mat
-- 3:00 PM: Kumulipo (Hawaiian creation story), Nalani Kanakaole, Garden Isle, IV, V
-- 4:00 PM: La`au lapa`au – uses of herbal medicines, Momi Subiano, cultural specialist, Garden Isle IV, V
-- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Total body detox through your feet (located at the Hawaiiana Festival Craft Fair in the Ilima and Stevenson’s foyers.)

Hawaiiana & Malama Ola Festivals, HHLA Conference 09

stellaburgess — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:15:17 CDT

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

-- 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
-- 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 - Kahiko, Lopaka Bukoski, the ancient dance of Hawai`i. Grand Promenade.
-- 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

Grand Ball Room
-- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM: Artisans share their culture through their craft and by "talking story," Grand Ballroom
• La`au lapa`au – herbal remedies and uses…
• Pohaku Carving…display and demonstration
• HueWai Carving – display and demonstrations
• Kakau – Traditional Tatoo
• Lau Hala...from the tree to bracelet...create your own bracelet…

-- 1:00 PM: Lomi demonstration

-- 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM: "Ho'omana'o I Nā Wā I Huliau"(film of ancient Native Hawaiian images and stories) by Shane Tegarden with Sam Kaai and introduction by Charles Kaupu

-- 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, and 5 and under free. $3 discount with Aloha Week ribbon, Grand Ballroom

HHLA Conference - 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM-- Is the Hawaiian Culture Alive and Well? Kaua`i Ballroom. Presented by Hawai`i Hotel & Lodging Association, Kaua`i Chapter. Cost is 35.00. Contact Jolene Ogle, 808-246-5149 or email to jolene.ogle@marriott.com

-- 6:30 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: Music of Kaua`i
-- 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: "Ho'omana'o I Nā Wā I Huliau" film of ancient Native Hawaiian images and presentation of legends and stories) by Shane Tegarden and Sam Kaai
-- 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,

-- 7:00 AM: Fitness walk, ANARA Spa
-- 8:00 AM: Fit ball Poer and Sculpt, ANARA Spa
-- 9:00 AM: Power BUNS and ABD, ANARA Spa
-- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM: Detox for health (total body detox through the feet), Justine Enriquez and Maco Waialeale, Grand Ballroom
-- 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM: La`au Lapa`au (uses of herbal medicines), Momi Subiano, cultural specialist, Grand Ballroom
-- 10:30 AM: Restorative yoga, ANARA Spa
-- 11:00 AM: Aqua aerobics, ANARA Spa
-- 1:00 PM: Lomi lomi demonstration, Lopaka Bukoski, Grand Ballroom

October 3, 2009

Hawaiiana Festival - 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: An Evening Under the Stars
We invite you to attend a once in a lifetime sharing. Please join us at the Grand Hyatt Kaua`I’s Resort & Spa’s Grand Garden as we introduce to you the cultures of Hawai`i. Brought to you with a mixture of kahiko (dance) by the Kane of Ke-one-loa, "Ho'omana'o I Nā Wā I Huliau" (film of ancient Native Hawaiian images and stories) by Shane Tegarden and and Sam Kaai, with introduction by Doug Sears. The talent of many of our island keiki (children) will be part of the evening event. This will be the first introduction of Ho'omana'o I Nā Wā I Huliau to the island of Kaua`i, and we truly believe an unbelievable and memorable evening will be show cased

• Malama Ola: (To take care of life)

-- 7:00 AM: Fitness walk - ANARA Spa
-- 8:00 AM: Total body workout - ANARA Spa
-- 9:00 AM: Aqua aerobics - ANARA Spa lap pool
-- 9:30 AM: Hula kahiko class (ancient hula) Lopaka Bukoski, Grand Ball Room VII
-- 10:00 AM: Feng shui, Eva Cariffe, Garden Isle IV, V
-- 11:00 AM: Acupuncture, Mandy Cordines, Garden Isle IV, V
-- 1:00 PM: Women warriors of Hawai`i - Anake Noelani Mahoe, Garden Isle IV, V
-- 2:00 PM: Ho`okuano`o (meditation) and Ha, Garden Isle IV and V...bring mat
-- 3:00 PM: Kumulipo (Hawaiian creation story), Nalani Kanakaole, Garden Isle, IV, V
-- 4:00 PM: La`au lapa`au – uses of herbal medicines, Momi Subiano, cultural specialist, Garden Isle IV, V
-- 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM: Total body detox through your feet (located at the Hawaiiana Festival Craft Fair in the Ilima and Stevenson’s foyers.)

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

Hawaiiana/MalamaOla.HHLA Photos

margyparker — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:00:09 CDT

Check out the photo gallery for photos from our 2008 events. Enjoy!

Trio of Events Planned for Native Hawaiian Intepretation

margyparker — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:57:20 CDT

News Release
For more information, Stella Burgess,
sburgess@hyatt.com,
808-240-6369

Trio of Native Hawaiian Interpretive Events Planned for First Weekend of October at Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa

Native Hawaiian health and cultural practices bring interactive educational experiences for residents and visitors through the Hawaiiana Festival, the Malama Ola Festival and the "Is Hawaiian Culture Alive and Well" conference, slated for October 1, 2, and 3 at the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa in Po`ipu.

POI`PU, KAUA`I, HI, June 5, 2009 - A trio of events established to teach and perpetuate Native Hawaiian cultural practices and values is slated for October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, at the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa in Po`ipu, Kaua`i. Encompassing the 17th annual Hawaiiana Festival, the 3rd annual Malama Ola Festival and the 4th annual "Is Hawaiian Culture Alive and Well" conference, numerous activities are designed to involve visitors and residents in learning about different aspects of the Native Hawaiian culture.

The Hawaiiana Festival, surrounds teaching and demonstrations about a variety of Native Hawaiian cultural practices such as wood carving, lauhala weaving, tapa-making, feather arts, poi pounding, the art of kakau (tattoo), stone carving, lei making, music, and dance. Many of these activities invite attendees to participate as part of a hands-on learning experience. Hawaiian food and entertainment is also planned including a lu`au.
On the same dates, a focus on Hawaiian healing practices will be presented in a series of health and wellness activities grouped together under the title, the Malama Ola Festival (to take care of life), taking place at the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i's Anara Spa. Malama Ola provides opportunities for residents and visitors to partake in classes such as hula aerobics, Hawaiian martial arts, yoga, and lomi lomi massage. Also on the Malama Ola event list will be teaching and demonstrations of La`au lapa`au (uses of Hawaiian medicinal plants), the importance of mana (spirit) in health, the concepts of ho`oponopo (to make things right), and the healing fundamentals of ha (breath).

On Friday, October 2nd the Hawai`i Hotel and Lodging Association - Kaua`i Chapter will present an all day conference offering a series of panel discussions titled "Is Hawaiian Culture Alive and Well." Experts in Native Hawaiian cultural issues will discuss topics about Native Hawaiian practices as they relate to the hospitality industry.

All events are open to the public with most activities free of charge. Events are subject to change. There is a registration fee for the conference on Friday, October 2nd. The Hawaiiana and Malama Ola Festivals are partially sponsored by the Hawai`i Tourism Authority and Kaua`i County. Friday's conference is organized by the Kaua`i Chapter of the Hawai`i Hotel and Lodging Association. Other contributors to the events include the Po`ipu Beach Foundation and various businesses on Kaua`i's south shore. For more information, contact Stella Burgess, sburgess@hyatt.com , 808/240-6369 or go to http://hawaiianafestival.wetpaint.com or Twitter: hawaiianafest.

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Photos available upon request.
Written by: Margy Parker
Public Relations Manager
Hawaiiana and Malama Ola Festivals
808-651-5394 (cl), 541-902-8809 (ph)