Ka Makana Ali‘i Honors Prince Kūhiō With Cultural Event

KAPOLEI, HI (March 14, 2018) — Celebrate Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana‘ole on Sunday, March 25 from 2 to 6 p.m. at Ka Makana Ali‘i. In keeping with the theme of “honoring those who honored us,” the opening ceremony kicks off with the Royal Order of Kamehameha I.

In Hawaiian, Ka Makana Ali‘i means "The Royal Gift," which pays tribute to Prince Kūhiō who developed the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act designating hundreds of thousands of acres of government land to be set aside to assist native Hawaiians. The permanent homeland that Ka Makana Ali‘i sits on is a perpetual gift and legacy that lives on today.

You won’t want to miss entertainment by the incomparable Sistah Robi Kahakalau, Hula Hālau ‘o Ulumāhiehieoeokalani, and Hālau Hula ‘o Hōkūlani. There will also be traditional and modern art and craft vendors, along with local nonprofit booths at this cultural event.

Participate in cultural workshops to learn about the traditional surfboards and hōlua sleds from Uncle Pōhaku Stone, Hawaiian weaponry and its uses in the ancient martial art of lua with Uncle Umi Kai and featherwork with Aunty Makale‘a Mackey. HI Cravings, known for their customizable acai bowls, will also offer a special Kūhiō Bowl in honor of the prince who fought for Hawaiian Homelands.

The event is presented by the Native Hawaiian Arts & Culture Expo, LLC and will include vendors like: Sun N Soul Boutique, Pa‘a Pono Design Company, tee.tah.oos LLC, Skinny Pig Designs, Pomaika‘i Creationz, LookIntoHawaii.com LLC and Kamaka Pili®. For more information, visit www.nhace.com.