Celebrate the changing of the seasons at a special sunset observance, with Hawaiian chant, hula and mo'olelo (storytelling), from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today on the lawn 'ewa of the Waikiki Aquarium. Celebrants will observe the official change from Ho'olilo (wet season) to Kauwela (warm-dry season) as the sun sets into the crown of Pu'u o Kapolei (a once-a-year occurrence). Bring mats or low chairs, and sunglasses; 440-9006.

— Advertiser Staff

FLOWERS OF MAY

FREE FILIPINO FESTIVAL TOMORROW

"Festival of Flowers," a Filipino celebration marking the arrival of spring, is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow at Hawaii's Plantation Village in Waipahu.

Highlights include a Flores de Mayo procession, ethnic foods, keiki activities and an ikebana exhibit. Free; 677-0110.

— Advertiser Staff

FINAL WORD

"I think we could reduce our need to travel if we could project ourselves into meetings and concerts. We have the technology, and we're not using it right now."

Serj Tankian | musician, on holographic touring, in Billboard