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HAWAII ISLAND FESTIVAL – 30 DAYS OF ALOHA PERPETUATING THE CULTURAL TRADITIONS AND ALOHA SPIRIT OF HAWAII

07/01/2008

A Festival with years of tradition and a new name- the Hawaii Island Festival – 30 Days of Aloha, once known as Aloha Festivals, has a new approach and a strong commitment to sharing the island’s aloha with residents and visitors alike. After a long affiliation under the umbrella of Aloha Festivals Honolulu, Hawaii Island is now leading the way and invites island business and residents to rally around a newly formed committee to continue offering signature island events.

Spearheading the events for 2008 are Moani Akana, co-chair and Paniolo Parade chair Linda Pokipala, co-chair; Ho’olaule’a Food chair, Pua Garmon, Falsetto chair, Leiola Mitchell, Aloha Nui chair, Lorna Akima, Ho’olaule’a Vendor chair, “K.K.” Kaniho, Court Director, Doreen, Rosie & Daviann Kama, Royal Court Wardrobe and Patti Cook, Lorraine Inouye, Diane Quitiquit, Sharon Sakai, George Applegate, Bob Lindsey, Gloriann Akau &Gene Erger, advisors.

Waikoloa Beach Resort has stepped forward as the new sponsors of Ms. Aloha Nui, Kindy Sproat Falsetto & the Poke Contests. Under the nurturing leadership of Debbie Parmeley, Margo Brunell & Duane Puhi, these three events will be central to the new Festival’s initiatives. Expect to see local celebrities and famous Hawaii clothiers partnering with these signature island events.

The committee is grateful for the support of the County of Hawaii, Hawaii Tourism Authority and the Big Island Visitors Bureau for its belief in Hawaii Island Festival – 30 Days of Aloha as they carry out their mission statement: perpetuating the cultural traditions and aloha spirit of Hawaii.

Hawaii Island Festival is also pleased to be working in partnership with the Big Island Resource Council & Development Council.
Currently planned events for Hawaii Island Festival – 30 Days of Aloha:

September 5– Aloha Nui Contest, Waikoloa Marriott Resort

September 6 – Kindy Sproat Falsetto & Storytelling, Waikoloa Marriott Resort

September 7 – Poke Contest, the Studio, Waikoloa Queens Shops

September 13 – 33rd Annual Waimea Paniolo Parade & Ho’olaule’a, in Waimea (Kamuela) and also honoring the Year of the Paniolo

For more information contact Moani Akana at 885-3110 or Linda Pokipala at 885-9259.

CONTACT: MOANI AKANA
(808) 885-3110 fax: 885-7288
Email: akana@cfht.hawaii.edu