Prince Kuhio Celebration of the Arts - March 23-30
March 23rd, Prince Kuhio Celebration - Coconut paint at 10:00 am
Cultural Festival in Poipu
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Coconut painting class and demonstration. Learn how to paint tropical designs on locally grown coconuts. Hear stories about the value of the coconut and coconut plants in Hawaiian culture. Class taught by Lee Rowen at `Ilima Foyer. 5:30 p.m.: Ukulele lessons, given by New Rising Sun – Joe. Space is limited for both classes. Call 808.240.6369 to register. Open to the public, no charge. Sponsored in part by Kauai County and the Hawaii Tourism Authority
Admission: Free
March 24th, Prince Kuhio Celebration - Maka-wehi San at 09:00 am
Cultural Festival in Poipu
Maka-wehi Sand Dunes
Join Kauai historian and guide, Reggie Gage, as he leads a walking journey through Kauai’s unique geological, historical and cultural history of the Maka-wehi Dunes. Meet at Seaview Terrace, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa. Bring drinking water. Wear sunscreen, hat and walking shoes. Open to the public at no charge. Sponsored in part by Kauai County and the Hawaii Tourism Authority
Admission: Free
March 24th, cloned_Prince Kuhio Celebration - Maka-w at 09:00 am
Cultural Festival in Poipu
Maka-wehi Sand Dunes
Join Kauai historian and guide, Reggie Gage, as he leads a walking journey through Kauai’s unique geological, historical and cultural history of the Maka-wehi Dunes. Meet at Seaview Terrace, Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa. Bring drinking water. Wear sunscreen, hat and walking shoes. Open to the public at no charge. Sponsored in part by Kauai County and the Hawaii Tourism Authority
Admission: Free
March 25th, Prince Kuhio Celebration - Talk Story ab at 09:30 am
Cultural Festival in Poipu
Salt Ponds Park
“Talk-story” with Kupuna (elder, knowledgeable one), Aunty Janet Kehalekomo and her family at the historical Hawaiian salt ponds, Puolo Point, in Hanapepe. Aunty Janet and family will share their family history and knowledge of salt cultivation on Kaua`i. Lihue Library Conference Room, 6:00 p.m.: Kaua`i Historical Society hosts a documentary film and talk-story session, "Salt making at Hanapepe.” This short film covers the ancient Hawaiian art of salt making that began in Hanapepe over 1,000 years ago. Guest speakers Frank Santos and Ku`ulei Santos share their knowledge and stories about this ancient practice and their concern about the future of salt making at Hanapepe. Open to the public at no charge. Sponsored in part by Kauai County and the Hawaii Tourism Authority, along with the Poipu Beach Foundation and Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa.
Admission: Free
March 25th, cloned_Prince Kuhio Celebration - Talk S at 09:30 am
Cultural Festival in Poipu
Salt Ponds Park
“Talk-story” with Kupuna (elder, knowledgeable one), Aunty Janet Kehalekomo and her family at the historical Hawaiian salt ponds, Puolo Point, in Hanapepe. Aunty Janet and family will share their family history and knowledge of salt cultivation on Kaua`i. Open to the public at no charge. Sponsored in part by Kauai County and the Hawaii Tourism Authority
Admission: Free
March 26th, Prince Kuhio Celebration - The Story of at 05:00 pm
Cultural Festival in Poipu
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
The story of hula, it’s beginning, chants, history and legends told by Lopaka Bukoski. Attendees have the opportunity to learn a kahiko (ancient) hula. Gather at the Seaview Terrace. Call Aunty Stella Burgess at 808-240-6369 for more information. Sponsored, in part, by Kauai County and the Hawaii Tourism Authority
Admission: Free
March 27th, Prince Kuhio Celebration - Wood Carving at 09:00 am
Cultural Festival in Poipu
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Hawaiian wood-carving techniques, demonstrations and story-telling shared by master carver, Jack Churchill at Seaview Terrace. Lei-making with Gale Sagucio at Stevensons Foyer. Open to the public at no charge. Call Aunty Stella Burgess at 808-240-6369 for more information. Sponsored, in part, by Kauai County and the Hawaii Tourism Authority
Admission: Free
March 28th, Prince Kuhio Celebration - A trio of ent at 08:00 pm
Cultural Festival in Poipu
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
A trio of Hawaiian entertainment presented by acclaimed guest musicians Henry Kapono Ka`aihue @ 8:10 p.m.; Kamaka Kehau Fernandes @ 9:10 p.m.; Aloha Breeze @ 10:10 p.m.; Located at Seaview Terrace. Hear stories and exceptional Hawaiian music throughout the evening. Open to the public at no charge. No host bar available. Space is limited. Call Aunty Stella Burgess at 808-240-6369 for more information. Sponsored, in part, by Kauai County and the Hawaii Tourism Authority
Admission: Free
March 29th, Prince Kuhio Birthday Celebration at 08:30 am
Cultural Festival in Poipu
Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa
Opening ceremonies in celebration of Prince Kuhio’s birthday at 8:30 a.m. From 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.: numerous activities and Hawaiian cultural demonstrations in a re-created Hawaiian village atmosphere. Presentations and lectures are given by some of Hawai`i's most highly regarded artists such as quilters, weavers, pohaku (stone) carvers, feather arts, healing arts and tapa makers. Open to the public at no charge. 4:00 p.m: "Poetry reading to launch "Uluhaimalama", a
recently-published book of poetry by Kaua`i-born Mahealani Perez-Wendt, the
1993 recipient for the Elliot Cades Award for Literature. Perez-Wendt will be joined
by other Kaua`i-based writers and artists. Garden Island Rooms 1 & 2 (limited seating).
All events open to the public at no charge.
Call Aunty Stella Burgess at 808-240-6369 for more information. Sponsored, in part, by Kauai County and the Hawaii Tourism Authority, along with the Poipu Beach Foundation and Grand Hyatt Kaua`i resort and Spa.
Admission: Free
March 29th, Prince Kuhio Celebration - Commemorative at 10:00 am
Cultural Festival in Poipu
Prince Kuhio Park
Commemorative ceremonies by the Royal Order of Kamehameha. Observe the protocol of honoring Prince Kuhio through giving ho`okupu (offerings, gifts) and through dance and singing. Open to the public at no charge. Call Aunty Stella Burgess at 808-240-6369 for more information. Sponsored, in part, by Kauai County and the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Admission: Free
March 30th, Prince Kuhio Celebration Lu`au at 05:30 pm
Cultural Festival in Poipu
Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa
Prince Kuhio Celebration Lu`au. Meet members of the Hawaiian civic clubs, hear the exceptional falsetto sounds of award-winning singer, Nicky Castillo. Call concierge, (808) 240-6456 for a discount. Call Aunty Stella Burgess at 808-240-6369 for more information. Sponsored, in part, by Kauai County and the Hawaii Tourism Authority.
Admission: Special rate ; advance purchase of tickets recommended
Activities at a Glance
• Indoor Event
• Child-Friendly
• Crafts
• Classes/Workshops
• Cultural Displays
• Hawaiian Culture
• Hula
• Live Music
About the Festival:
A week of festivities honoring the birthday and birthplace of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole, one of Hawai‘i’s most beloved monarchs, is set for March 23rd through the 30th in the Po‘ipu area of Kaua‘i. Most events are free of charge to the public, with many activities taking place at the Grand Hyatt
Kaua‘i Resort and Spa. Residents and visitors will be able to participate in Native Hawaiian cultural teaching, demonstrations, and “talk-story” sessions; enjoy a coastal hike; learn about ancient Hawaiian salt ponds; and listen to renowned Hawaiian entertainment Sunday through Friday. A detailed event list is located at http://poipubeach.org/visitor_info/festivals.
On Saturday, March 29, there will be a full day of festivities and events, starting with an early morning Hawaiian protocol ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa. Commemorative ceremonies, organized by the Royal Order of Kamehameha will also be held at Kuhio's birthplace, Prince Kuhio Park. The ceremonies feature dance, chant and the offering of ho‘okupu (gifts) by various Native Hawaiian representatives. After the ceremonies, visitors and residents may attend numerous activities at the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa that run between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. A Hawaiian village atmosphere is recreated and cultural demonstrations provide opportunities to interpret the Hawaiian culture. Demonstrations, lectures, displays, and a poetry reading are given by some of Hawai‘i’s most highly regarded artists such as quilters, weavers, wood carvers, pohaku (stone) carvers, feather artists, tapa makers and writers.
On Sunday, March 30, from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. the Prince Kuhio Celebration Lu‘au (discounted fee) will be hosted by the Grand Hyatt Kaua‘i Resort and Spa featuring introduction of members from Hawaiian civic clubs along with entertainment by Hawai‘i’s well known falsetto singer, Nicky Castillo.
Prince Kuhio, in line for succession to the throne before the Hawaiian Monarchy was overthrown, was known for his work to perpetuate the Native Hawaiian culture and preserve Native Hawaiian practices. Serving in the U.S. Congress for 10 years, Kuhio led the effort to establish the Hawaiian Homes
Commission Act. He was called Ke Ali‘i Makaaiana (Prince of the People).
The Prince Kuhio Celebration is supported, in part, by the Hawai‘i Tourism Authority, the County of Kaua‘i, the Po`ipu Beach Foundation and Grand Hyatt Kaua`I Resort and Spa.
For event registration in classes with limited capacity (ukulele, hula, and coconut painting classes), or for more information, call Aunty Stella Burgess, 240-6369.
Contact Info:
Prince Kuhio Celebration of the Arts - March 23-30 Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa, Poipu Road, Koloa, HI 96756
Mondays at 9:30am. Registration is required for participation and Special Group tours are available. Take a 2 hour walk back through time in the place where Captain Cook first landed in Waimea. Where the agricultural landscape changed from taro to rice to corn, watered by an intricate ditch system with
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