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Year of N-a Kamali’iFuture Generations

Program of Events

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Year of N-a Kamali’iFuture Generations

Our Vision:

Aloha mai kakou,

I welcome all of you to our 28th annual Kaua’i Mokihana Festival with much aloha. As we celebrate our culture through our theme, Year of Nā Kamali’i, I hope that visitors and residents alike will find something to fill their hearts, lift their spirits and touch their souls during this week.

This 28 year journey has been filled with many challenges and difficulties and yet filled with so much more wonderful memories. We are grateful to all of our sponsors, partners, donors, volunteers and board members for their support, dedication and commitment.

During this week, I encourage all of you to create a special and unique Kaua’i memory for yourself.

Me ka ha’aha’a,

Nathan KalamaNathan Kalama, FounderMālie Foundation

Our Mission:Mālie Foundation's mission shall be to provide Kaua`i events that educate, promote, preserve and perpetuate the Hawaiian Culture

through its various activities for all people.

Kaua'i's rhythm for Hawaiian Culture

Aloha! On behalf of the people of Kaua'i and Ni'ihau, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2012 Kaua'i Mokihana Festival, a weeklong celebration highlighting the richness of Hawai'i’s culture and history.

This year, Nā Kamali‘i, the children are being honored for their important role in the cycle of life in carrying on the Hawaiian culture and traditions.

Many exciting events are scheduled for the Mokihana Festival including a number of hula and music competitions along with educational workshops. I hope you will take the opportunity to immerse yourselves in these festivities so you can truly experience the heritage of Hawai'i.

Mahalo to the Mālie Foundation and all the volunteers for organizing this highly anticipated event year after year for all to enjoy Aloha!

Bernard P. Carvalho, Jr.Mayor, County of Kaua‘i

Message from The Mayor

Aloha!Aloha mai kakou!

Mālie Foundation elevates the Hawaiian Culture to the top of the summit of Wai’ale’ale, big or small. We also want to make a lasting impression in the community we serve. Making a difference is what drives Mālie Foundation board of directors, volunteers, donors, partners and supporters every day.

Mālie Foundation understands the need to have a role in making the lives of our people and community better. We are committed to being a leader in perpetuating, promoting and educating our Hawaiian culture through, our programs, lectures, scholarship, workshops, competitions and concerts we graciously offer.

This year, we focus on honoring and educating our children, for they are our future. We encourage everyone to learn to use Hawaiian, both written and spoken. This will allow our culture to continue to grow and live on through generations.

Mālie Foundation is the grassroots centered in the hearts of Kaua’i, but know that we're always developing and expanding to new horizons.

We look forward to a rewarding event at the 28th Annual Kaua’i Mokihana Festival. Please enjoy!

Me ka ha'aha'a,

Jodi Hashimoto-Omo

Pelekikena, President

Mālie Foundation

Jodi Hashimoto-Omo

Mālie Foundation 2012 theme:Nā Kamali'i / Future Generations

Message from The President

The Hawaiian culture is perpetuated, thrives, and evolves thanks to those who dedicate their lives to its practice. It is important to celebrate these individuals. Beginning in November 2008, the Mālie Foundation initiated the annual Mālie Award to honor individuals, groups and businesses that show a high standard of excellence in the promotion, preservation and perpetuation of Hawaiian culture on the island of Kaua‘i. Each year, a new theme is selected by Mālie Foundation board of directors. On Saturday, November 3, the theme "Nā Kamali‘i" will acknowledge and celebrate selected Kaua‘i organizations that support our children at the 2012 Mālie Awards lu'au at Smith's Tropical Paradise in Wailua 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tickets are $30/advance and $40/gate, include a Hawaiian plate dinner with entertainment, and are available at this festival or by calling Iwa at (808) 652-4497.

In 1984, James ‘Ekolu Panui, Larry Keli‘i Duhaylongsod and Nathan Liberato Kahikolu Kahapea Kalama, started the first Kaua‘i Composer’s Contest and Concert with $300 in their pockets-a grant from the Hasegawa Komuten Relations Board. With the support of radio station KUAI 720 and Mayor Eduardo Malapit, the first concert was held at the Kaua‘i War Memorial Convention Hall. They were lucky if there were 50 people in the audience...but they made a $5 profit!

These 3 men were known as the musical group Mālie and had a unique quality of harmony, blend rhythm and style that set them apart from other local Hawaiian groups. All three played several instruments, could sing 3 or 4 parts, composed many songs individually and collectively, and danced hula for Willy Kala‘au Pulawa in the early 1980’s.

Though Larry and ‘Ekolu are gone, the legacy they left to and for the island of Kaua‘i lives on through Kaua‘i Mokihana Festival. We miss you guys!

The M-alie Story

The M-alie Award

In 1987 the musical group, Mālie Trio, including Nathan Kalama, Larry Keli‘i Duhaylongsod and James ‘Ekolu Panui III initiated a scholarship fund to promote Hawaiian language by sending children to learn Hawai'i 'olelo at Pūnana Leo Preschool. At a Christmas concert held that year, the trio donated $300 to this effort which was matched by a man sitting in the audience-Buddy McGuire. Over the years, the Mālie Scholarship has expanded its purpose, but promoting the Hawaiian language remains key.

The scholarship fund has grown thanks to generous and thoughtful donations, including a series of hand-made ukulele and cases created by Masami and Jill Kouchi and offered as prizes for annual lucky drawings. This year, a hand-made quilt has been donated by Vicky's Fabric store. These lucky drawings often draw in over $1000 in donations annually for the scholarship. Look for the drawing at the Mālie Foundation table or ticket area at Kaua'i Mokihana Fesival events.

We welcome applications all year for the Mālie Foundation Scholarship, which provides $250 grants for Kaua'i students enrolled in Pūnana Leo, Kamehameha Schools Exploration Program, or Kaua'i Community College Hawaiian Academic Subject Certificate major and provides up to $500 to Kaua'i schools or organizations serving Hawaiian Immersion Schools, Charter Schools, Nā Pua No'eau, or the Community. Students and all activities must perpetuate the Hawaiian Culture and/or the Hawaiian Language.

Applicants are required to submit an application with two letters of recommendation for consideration. Mālie Foundation Scholarships can be found online at: www.maliefoundation.org/scholarship.

The M-alieScholarship

May 4th - Nā Lei Hiwahiwa ‘Eha ConcertA fundraiser for the Mālie Scholarship

July 22 Nona Beamer Legacy of AlohaDocumentary film premier sponsored by Mālie Foundation

July-Hawaiian Charter School's Children's art competition with GIAC's "Van Go"Competition to create poster & postcard, fundraiser for Mokihana Festival

September 16-22 Kaua‘i Mokihana Festival28th Annual

September 18th - Poetry ContestTopic: Honor Kupuna

November 3 - Mālie Foundation Lu‘au FundraiserMĀLIE AWARDS “Year of Nā Kamali‘i” Honorees: 1. Queen Lili’uokalani Children’s Center 2. Hanapepe Story Book Theater 3. Boys & Girls Club 4. Tutu & Me Program 5. Chiefess Kamakahelei Video Club 6. Pūnana Leo Kā ‘Ohana o Kaua‘i 7. Hanalei Canoe Club

All Year Round

“Hawaiian Word for the Day” - 7 YearsKaua‘i Community Radio - KKCR (3 times a week)

Mālie Foundation 2012

Projects & Events Hawaiian Church Service¯¯

sunday, september 16th

Sunday, Sept 16, 10 am

No admission fee – All Welcome

Location: Kapa‘a First Hawaiian Church, 4-1325 Kuhio Hwy.

Welcome all as we celebrate with special music; even a little hula now and then in both English and the Hawaiian languages. This event is held at the historic Kapa‘a First Hawaiian Church founded by Queen Deborah Kapule in 1879. KMF volunteers and supporters provide the special music for this service that is open to all residents and visitors. After the service, all are invited to join in refreshments.

Hawaiian Church Service

Location: Kaua‘i Community College Performing Arts Center • 7 pmNow in its 27th year, this event encourages the composition of new music through its various categories. These categories are: Hawaiian (must be in the Hawaiian language), Contemporary Hawaiian, Open, Professional and Youth (13-20 years old). Trophies and cash prizes are awarded. Participants in this contest are inspired by sharing their personal musical creations with the Island’s people and visitors.

The Kaua‘iComposer’sContest& Concert

Monday, September 17th, 7 pm

Location: KCC Performing Arts Center

Celebrating 28 years, this event encourages the composition of new music through its various categories. These categories are: Hawaiian, Contemporary Hawaiian, Open, Professional and Youth (14-20 years old). Trophies and cash prizes are awarded. Participants in this contest are inspired by sharing their personal musical creations with the Island's people and visitors.

Photos © Joe Olivas 2010

Contemporary Hawaiian

Hula For The Iwi Kupuna D Blu Dux

No Forget For Come Home D Kathleen Dahill

Youth

TBA D Kalalea Ka'uhane

Hawaiian

Ku'u Lei Ki D Wailana Dasalia

Ku'u Home Aloha D Essie Williams

Ka Ipo Aloha D Love Kelley

He Ala Ha'iki D Devin K. Forrest

Open

It's All About You D Sophia Ross

In My Life D Thalia Waiamau-Gonzales

My Last Song D Love Kelley

Professional

Lyin' Lyin' D Anne Welsh

State of Mind D Lynn Taylor

Ke Kuini O Na Koa D Ilima Rivera

AWARDS CEREMONY

monday, september 17th

Tuesday, September 18th

Eo, E Lili‘U Children’s/Youth Music Competition

Tuesday, September 18, 9 am Location: KCC Performing Arts CenterSponsored by the Queen Lili‘okalani Children’s Center.Another exciting event allows students in the Hawaiian Immersion School Programs to compete musically by grades with songs in the Hawaiian language. This year’s event features Hawaiian songs of Kaua‘i.

Under the Palms Concert Tuesday, September 18th, 6 pm

Location: Aston Aloha Beach Hotel in Wailua

Join us as we celebrate our Hawaiian culture through hula, music, arts and crafts. The employees of Aston Aloha Beach Hotel pull out all the stops to make your evening an unforgettable one. This popular event starts at 6 pm and entertainment continues to 9 pm. Doors open at 5 pm. Food and beverage will be available for purchase.

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Wednesday, September 19th

Wednesday , September 19th, 6 pmFeaturing Kealoha the Magnificent PoetAdmission Fee: Donation acceptedLocation: The Children of the Land, Kaua‘i Village Shopping CenterYou won't want to miss this great opportunity to witness one of Hawaii's most talented and internationally recognized as a poet and storyteller. Kealoha graduated with honors from MIT with a degree in Nuclear Physics and a minor in Writing. He is the founder of HawaiiSlam, Youth Speaks Hawai`i (2-Time International Champions), and First Thursdays (the largest registered slam poetry competition in the world with an average attendance of 500+). His work was featured throughout the world including the Nuyorican poets cafe (New York City), the Bowery Poetry Club (New York City), the Green Mill (Chicago), the Schiffbau (Zurich, Switzerland), the Rokerij (Amsterdam, Netherlands), the Bienal do Ibirapuera (Sao Paulo, Brazil), and the 2007 NFL Pro Bowl halftime show.

Hawaiian Cultural Presentation

Hula H-alau

Background photo:

Mokihana is the official flower of

Kaua‘i

Makana Lei Aloha

Hālau O Ka Hanu Lehua

Hālau Hula O Na Kamali'i O Ka La

Hālau Hi'iakainamakalehua

Hālau Hiilaniwaialoha

Hālau Hi'iakainamakalehua

Waianuenue Hula Studio

Waianuenue Hula Studio

Hālau Ka Lei Kukui Hi'ilani

Smith ‘Ohana

Hālau Hi'iakainamakalehua

Thursday, September 20th

Hula Competition:Solo/Group Kahiko Nei

Thursday, 6 p.m. Location: Kaua‘i Beach Resort

This event demonstrates a creative and unique idea in hula in the ancient style (kahiko) with a slight twist of Kaua’i flavor. Newer chants are encouraged by

the festival. Chants that are 10 years old or less get five bonus points. Three bonus points are given to chants 25 years or younger. From 3 pm to 9 pm, craft booths are located around the lobby and offer locally made products and Hawaiian style gifts .

Solo Opio WahineZoe Robinow O Ha'upu Mauna Ki'eki'e I Luna Hālau Hi'iakainamakalehua

Miss Mokihana Hula KahikoPu'uwaiokeaumauloa Kobayashi Eo E Emalani He Inoa Waianuenue Hula Studio

Kaho'ohokuokalewalani Seabury-Akaka Ka 'O'o Hālau Hi'ilaniwaialoha

Chandis Wailohia Dabin Hanohano Hanalei I Ka Ua Nui Hālau O Ka Hanu Lehua

Pomaika'iokeakua Klein He Mele Hula No Kapi'olani I Waimanalo Hālau Hi'iakainamakalehua Kaho'ohokuokalewalani

Seabury-Akaka

Chandis Wailohia Dabin

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Group KaikamahineHālau Hula O Na Kamali'i O Ka La Kilauea Misa Nakatomi

Intermission

Group WahineHālau Hi'iakainamakalehua Aia I Maleka, Ke Kaona Rose Robert Ke'ano Ka'upu & Lono Padilla

Hālau Hi'ilaniwaialoha Na Mamo Kanile'a Hau'oli & Ku'ulei Akaka

Waianuenue Hula Studio Na 'Ala O Kamawaelualani Atsuko Suzuki & Greg Lontayao

Hālau O Ka Hanu Lehua Haloa Ka Hale O Ke Aloha Kamaka Kukona

Group KaneHālau Hi'iakainamakalehua Hanohano Limahuli I Ka Mālie Robert Ke'ano Ka'upu & Lono Padilla

Pomaika'iokeakua Klein

Prestina Louis

Jan Ewalani Maunakea

Kaho'ohokuokalewalaniSeabury-Akaka

Zoe Robonow

Friday, September 21st

Hula Competition: Group ‘Auana

Friday, September 21, 6 pmLocation: Kaua‘i Beach Resort

This　evening’s competition features ‘Auana, modern hula. This group competition allows the hula school (halau) to use traditional, borrowed or newly created implements to add a “contemporary” flavor to hula. This event encourages the ingenuity and creativeness of our kumu hula. Categories include Kaikamahine, Keikikane, Wahine, Kane, Kupuna and Hui/‘Ohana. Kaua‘i’s Aloha Festival’s Royal Court will attend this event. From 3 pm to 9 pm, craft booths

are located around the lobby and offer locally made products and Hawaiian style gifts.

Presentation of 2012 Kaua‘i Aloha Festival’s Royal Court

Hui/‘OhanaHui Makalapua

Me Ka Nani A'o Kaupo Puamohala Delair

Hālau Makana Lei Aloha Palehua Troy Allen Hinano Lazaro

Aki ‘Ohana E Ku'u Lei Hulu Manu Ulaula Melissia Aki-Sugai

KupunaHālau Ka Lei Kukui Hi'ilani

Ka Pilina Leihi'ilani Kirkpatrick

Waianuenue Hula Studio 'O Koke'e Atsuko Suzuki & Greg LontayaoLeihi'ilani Kirkpatrick

Atsuko Suzuki

KaikamahineHālau Hula O Na Kamali'i O Ka La Kona Kai 'Opua Misa Nakatomi

Intermission

WahineHālau Hi'iakainamakalehua Lovely Hula Hunnies O Ka Hot Pink Hale Robert Ke'ano Ka'upu & Lono Padilla

Hālau Hi'ilaniwaialoha No Ka Wahine Noho Kalaunu Hau'oli & Ku'ulei Akaka

Wainuenue Hula Studio Ka Ulu Niu O Waipouli Atsuko Suzuki & Greg Lontayao

Hālau O Ka Hanu Lehua Na Vaqueuros Kamaka Kukona

KaneHālau Hi'iakainamakalehua Kaua I Ka Holo Robert Ke'ano Ka'upu & Lono Padilla

Hau'oli & Ku'ulei Akaka

Troy Lazaro

Robert Ke'ano Ka'upu and Lono Padilla

Kamaka Kukona

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Saturday, September 24th

Saturday, September 24, noonLocation: Kaua‘i Beach Resort

The finale cannot be missed. First, solo competition enchants the audience. Then, all the competing halau and audience wait breathlessly to hear the winners announced by the judges. From 9 am to 3 pm, craft booths are located around the lobby and offer locally made products and Hawaiian style gifts.

Opio Wahine

Zoe Robinow Lei 'Ola'a Hālau Hi'iakainamakalehua

Kupuna Mokihana Hula

Barbara Prigge Mokihana Lullaby Hui O MakalapuaWailana Grippe Mana'o Pili Hālau Ka Lei Kukui Hi'ilaniPikake Mimura Ke 'Ala Pua Pikake Waianuenue Hula StudioMelodie Vega 'Awapuhi Puakea Hālau Hi'iakainamakalehua

Intermission

Hula Competition:Solo ‘Auana & Finale

Melodie Vega

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Mrs. Mokihana Hula

Kwai Viquelia My Sweet Pikake Lei Hālau Makana Lei Aloha

Kilihune Ka'aihue Nani Kaua‘i Hālau O Ka Hanu Lehua

Jan Ewalani Maunakea E Nihi Ka Hele Hālau Hi'ilaniwaialoha

Prestina Louis E 'Ike I Ka Nani A 'O Poli'ahu Hālau Hi'iakainamakalehua

Mr. Hula ‘Auana

Ali'i Kauhi Choy-Foo No'eno'e Maika'i Ke Aloha Hālau O Ka Hanu Lehua

Tyson Kamuela Thronas Ka Manokalanipo Aki 'Ohana

Micah Tiedemann Ka La'i O Kula Hālau Hi'iakainamakalehua

Finale/Awards CeremonyMelodie Vega

Micah Tiedemann Wailana Grippe Ali'i Kauhi Choy-Foo

Kilihune Ka'aihue

2012 Sponsors, Partners & Donors

SponsorsHawai‘i Tourism AuthorityCounty of Kaua‘i Office of Economic DevelopmentHawaiian AirlinesKaua‘i Beach ResortHawai‘i Community Foundation Queen Lili‘uokalani Childrens CenterAlexander & Baldwin FoundationKukui‘ula Development Company, (Hawai‘i) LLCAston Aloha Beach HotelKaua‘i Community College

PartnersKapa‘a First Hawaiian ChurchKaua‘i Music FestivalGarden Island Arts CouncilLadies of KawaikahelanimalieNa Hui O Kamakaokalani

DonorsJill & Masami KouchiAipoalani FamilyT & R TrophiesJoy & Stewart BradshawKenui KasparavitchMayor Bernhard CarvalhoJamie Panui ShigetaHalau Hula O Makana Aloha JapanHawaiian Culture Club JapanLove Kelley & ‘OhanaRay NittaDavid MurrayWilliam BrownSharon VeaKaanapali Beach HotelJames & JoAnne BarnarVivian OswaldPeyton & Sharon WynnsDonald & Mary Binder

Queen Lili’uokalani Children’s Center

The Mālie Foundation would like to extend a big "Mahalo" to the many sponsors, partners, donors and volunteers

who continue to make the Mokihana Festival possible. Thank you for your continued

support!

Mahalo!

M-alie FoundationFuture Themes

2013 - Year of Ola Pono Hawai’i (Hawaiian Health)2014 - Year of Na Loea O Na Mea Hana Lima (Master Crafters)

2015 - Year of Na Wai ‘Ola (Living Waters)2016 - Year of Ho‘okipa (Hospitality)