Hawaii - Hilton Kauai Beach Resort will host location the annual Hawaiian music mini film festival on Sept. 23 and the kahiko and auana hula competitions, Sept. 24-26.

“We’re extremely excited to have both of these wonderful events at the Hilton Kauai Beach Resort,” said Maydene Simmons, Director of Sales & Marketing. “We’ve been committed to the festival for the past nine years and the on-going quality of the events is truly amazing. This year’s theme is “Year of Hawaiian Music” and the film festival is showcasing documentaries on many of Hawaii’s beloved composers and musicians.”

FILM FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
The free showings take place Sept. 23 in the Ginger Room, .

10 a.m.- "IZ: The Man Behind The Music," 60 minutes
11 a.m. - "Words, Earth & Aloha - The Source Of Hawaiian Music," 60 minutes
Noon - "The History of the Sons of Hawaii - A Sound, A Band, A Legend," 80 minutes
7 p.m. - "Preserving Kauai Backyard Music Vol. 2 – Feature Documentary on Kauai Musicians," 60 minutes. This documentary has been entered into the Hawaii International Film Festival.

HULA COMPETITION, $15 in advance, $20 at door. Jasmine Ballroom.

Sept. 24, 6 p.m. Solo / Group Kahiko Nei Hula Competition

Sept. 25, 6 p.m. Group Auana Hula Competition. The Aloha Festivals Royal Court will be in attendance.

Sept. 26, 11 a.m. Solo Auana Hula Competition and Festival Awards Finale


Tickets for the hula competition are on sale at Hilton Kauai Beach Resort, Vicky’s Fabric in Kapaa and Hanalei Liquor Store.

“We encourage residents to consider spending a few nights at the hotel and fully enjoy the events,” added Simmons.

Special kamaaina rates at the Hilton Kauai Beach Resort startt at $99 single/double occupancy, 808-246-5595, ask for code SPCL. Hawaii ID is required at check-in.

The Kauai Mokihana Festival celebrates the Hawaiian culture and values throughout the island annually. Coordinated by the non-profit Malie Foundation, events are sponsored in part by: Hawaii Tourism Authority, The 50th Anniversary Hawaii Statehood Commission, County of Kauai Office of Economic Development, Hawaiian Airlines and many other local organizations. Visit www.maliefoundation.org for more information.