Posted at 3:40 a.m., Sunday, September 2, 2007
Queen Liliuokalani celebration today at Iolani Palace
Advertiser Staff
"'Onipa'a: A Birthday Celebration for Queen Lili'uokalani – A day of learning and sharing the history of Hawai'i," will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today on the 'Iolani Palace grounds.The event is free to the public. You may bring your own food and beverages (no alcohol allowed), but there will also be food booths selling lunch, snacks and drinks throughout the day, including Hawaiian food.
For more information, please call (808) 224-8068, or visit www.huiohawaiiponoi.org
This special event is dedicated to the memory of Lydia Kamaka'eha, Queen Lili'uokalani (September 2, 1838 – November 11, 1917), and all that she means to Hawai'i.
The event will feature educational materials and exhibits on Native Hawaiian history and culture. All-day entertainment will feature Hawaiian music and several halau hula.
A special Sunday prayer service at noon will be conducted by a Native Hawaiian kahu and include church leaders from various religions and denominations. Esteemed choral director Nola Nahulu will lead the large choir made up of various church choirs, choral groups from the Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs, University of Hawai'i Hawaiian Chorus, Hawai'i Youth Opera Chorus, Ka Wai Ola O Na Pukani Leo, Kamehameha Alumni Glee Club, and other community choral groups.
'Iolani Palace will offer free admission all day long, limited groups at a time, as an educational public service provided by Friends of 'Iolani Palace and Hawai'i Pono'i.
Some on-site and street parking will be available, as well free parking for event attendees only from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Kawaiaha`o Plaza parking structure at the corner of South and Kawaiaha`o Streets. Cars must vacate the lot by 6 p.m.
