Updated at 11:32 a.m., Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Local artisans' hui to open retail outlet at Beach Walk
Advertiser Staff
Mana Hawai'i, a collection of locally owned retail shops that will feature goods with a Hawaiian theme, will open its doors April 21 in a second-floor space at the Waikiki Beach Walk project.The five businesses came together as part of a project sponsored by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Outrigger Enterprises, Kaulana Corp., Enterprise Honolulu, and operating partner Kauhale LLC. A blessing and maile lei untying ceremony are set for 5 p.m. April 21.
The tenants that will occupy the 1,600 square feet of space are The Original Hawaiian Traders, owned by Sylvia and Michael Kopp; The Lomi Shop Va'a, owned by Kauhane and Maile Lee; Native Books, owned by Kealoha Manaku and Maile Meyer; 'Ukulele House, owned by Ron and Daniel Fujikake; and Na Mea Hawai'i, owned by Ivan Loui Kwan and Maile Meyer.
In addition to the retail aspect of Mana Hawai'i, the participating businesses will offer cultural programs, such as Hawaiian language classes, 'ukulele performances, talks on health and wellness, and discussions of issues in the Hawai'i.
