Hawaiian festivities are continuing as part of Prince Kuhio Celebration. Well known as a state holiday annually on March 26 to mark his birthday, Kauai’s Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole who was born in Koloa 143 years ago this month. He
Hawaiian festivities are continuing as part of Prince Kuhio Celebration.
Well known as a state holiday annually on March 26 to mark his birthday, Kauai’s Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole who was born in Koloa 143 years ago this month. He was heir to the throne of the Kingdom of Hawaii in the late 19th century.
Throughout the celebration, events will be held in Poipu, Eleele, Lihue and Wailua and include a plethora of free activities.
Activities for this week include:
Saturday
• 8 a.m. — Prince Kuhio Celebration: 43rd Annual Long Distance Canoe Race — the Men’s Division will paddle from Kalapaki Beach to just outside Kukuiula Harbor. At 10:30 a.m., the Women’s teams will paddle from just outside of Kukuiula Harbor to Salt Pond Park.
• 10 a.m. — Prince Kuhio Commemorative Ceremonies with the Royal Order of Kamehameha at Prince Kuhio Park — Observe the protocol of honoring Prince Kuhio’s birthday with hookupu (gifts), hula (dance), and oli (chant).
• 7 p.m. — Torchlighting Ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa — Hawaiian music duo and keiki (children’s) hula.
• 8:15 p.m. Prince Kuhio Celebration: Ledward Kaapana and Mike Kaawa Concert at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa — Hear the slack key guitarists who are considered masters of Hawaiian music.
March 23
• 8:30 to 9 a.m. — Opening Protocol and Taiko Drumming at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa.
• 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. — Cultural demonstrations and crafts at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa.
March 24
• 10 a.m. — Prince Kuhio Park Tour — Learn about the historic birthplace of Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. For more information, contact Peter Kea at rookchapter3@gmail.com.
March 25
• 6 to 8 p.m. — Evening of entertainment at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa’s Seaview Terrace.
March 27
• 10 a.m. — Prince Kuhio Celebration: “Talk Story” at Kauai Lagoons lobby in Lihue. For more information, call 632-8202.
March 28
• 5 p.m. — Special Prince Kuhio Birthday Celebration Luau at Smith’s Tropical Paradise in Wailua — For reservations, call 821-6895.
March 29
• 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. — 4th Annual Anahola Prince Kuhio Day Celebration at Anahola Beach Park — Participate in educational, health and wellness exhibits, performances, arts and crafts to honor the past and embrace the future of Prince Kuhio’s legacy.
