September 22nd, Kauai Composers Contest & Concert at 07:00 pm
Cultural Festival in Lihue
Kauai Community College PAC
Excellent acoustics at the Performing Arts Center at Kauai Community College allow the audience to enjoy original compositions by Kauai composers in several categories. Cheer on each artist as they perform new songs with the help of local, talented musicians, and vote for the People's Choice winner. Tickets $15 in advance/$20 at door.
Admission: $20 at door ; advance purchase of tickets recommended
September 23rd, Eo, E Lili'u Youth Music Com at 09:00 am
Cultural Festival in Lihue
Kauai Community College PAC
Students in the Hawaiian Immersion School Programs compete musically by grades. Excellent acoustics at the Performing Arts Center at Kauai Community College allow the audience to enjoy the singing, most of which is performed in the Hawaiian language.
Admission: $5 ; advance purchase of tickets recommended
September 25th, Kahiko Nei Hula at 06:00 pm
Cultural Festival in Lihue
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue
Hula halau from the other islands, mainland US, and Japan compete for awards and prizes in this must-see demonstration of contemporary Hawaiian culture. Tickets $15 in advance / $20 at door. Special seating by reservation. Full information on website: http://mokihana.kauai.net
Admission: $20 at door ; advance purchase of tickets recommended
September 26th, Group Auana Hula at 06:00 pm
Cultural Festival in Lihue
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue
Hula halau from the other islands, mainland US, and Japan compete for awards and prizes in this must-see demonstration of contemporary Hawaiian culture. Auana hula is "modern" hula, where newer songs are awaded extra points by the judges. Tickets $15 in advance / $20 at door. Special seating by reservation. Full information on website: http://mokihana.kauai.net
Admission: $20 at door ; advance purchase of tickets recommended
September 27th, Solo Auana Hula Awards Finale at 36:00 am
Cultural Festival in Lihue
Kauai War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue
Enjoy wonderful solo Auana hula dancers as they compete for awards to be presented at the end of this event. Come at noon for good seats. Special seating by reservation. Tickets $15 in advance / $20 at door. Full information on website: http://mokihana.kauai.net
Admission: $20 at door ; advance purchase of tickets recommended
Activities at a Glance
• Indoor Event
• Handicapped Access
• Child-Friendly
• Classes/Workshops
• Cultural Displays
• Hawaiian Culture
• Hula
• Live Entertainment
• Live Music
About the Festival:
Contemporary Hawaiian culture, hula, and music are featured in this week-long festival at locations around the island. Highlights include the Kauai Composers Contest & Concert and three evenings of hula competition. "Year of Our Kupuna" is the 2008 Theme and will honor the cultural contributions from our elders. Watch for special workshops and events. Join us as we celebrate 24 years of this popular festival coordinated and founded by Nathan Kalama.
Contact Info:
Kauai Mokihana Festival Mâlie Foundation
Kaua'i Mokihana Festival
PO Box 13
Kapaa, HI 96746
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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