This year the “Festivals of Aloha” will celebrate with parades, street parties, concerts and family activities that span the island of Maui Nui (Maui, Lanai, Molokai).
2010 Schedule of Events:
Maui:
• 9/3 Opening ceremony at Wailuku First Friday event starts at 6pm. Located on Market Street in Wailuku, Maui.
• 9/24 Keiki (kids) hula show and cultural demonstrations 4-7:30pm. Free admission at the Maui Mall Shopping Center
• 9/25 “Jewels of the Pacific” at the Kapalua Ritz Carlton 9am-10pm . This event includes Polynesian Wellness education, music, and crafters.
• 9/30 Mala Wailea Restaurant, Wailea Marriott Resort & Spa 4:30-6:30pm.
• Celebrity Chef’s poke demonstrations and free sampling with Festivals of Aloha 2010 Ribbon.
• *The Festivals of Aloha Ribbons are $5.00 each and provide discounted admission to many events. For information on purchasing a ribbon call 808-878-1888. Sales are cash only and help fund county wide events.
• 10/16 Waiola Church in Lahaina 12-8pm join in on the food, silent auction, tour of sacred grounds and luau ($5.00 discount with ribbon). For more information call 808-250-9196
• 10/16 Parade through Hana town starts at 11am and the fun continues at Hana Ball Bark.
• 10/23 Hawaiian entertainment, floral and lei show 5:30-10pm at Hana Ball Park.
• Kahanu Gardens will offer a free guided tour on Friday 10/23 at 10am. Also free unguided tours will be given 10-/18-10/21 for people wearing 2010 Festivals of Aloha Nui Ribbons*.
• Hotel Hana Maui will be offering free activities to all wearing 2010 Festivals of Aloha ribbon.
Lanai:
• 9/11 Ni’ihau Shell, Flower and Feather lei making, Lauhala Weaving, opihi shells, hula lessons and more 10am-4:30m at the Kailani Terrace at the Four Seasons Manele Bay Resort.
• For more information contact manager Royalene “Mamo” Fernandez 808-565-6066
Molokai:
• 10/8Youth night and talent and poke contests start at 6:30pm at the Mitchell Pau’ole Center.
• 10/9 Floral parade and pa’u riders in Kaunakakai town starts at 9am.
• For more information call Moana or Rachel Dudoit at 808-553-3356
For the most current schedule of events check out www.festivalsofaloha.com or call Yuki Lei Sugimura at 808-878-1888.
If you would like a quote for travel packages to Hawaii please contact the Hawaii destination specialists at Travel to Maui at www.traveltomaui.net.
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