Aloha, Prince Kuhio's Celebrations are still occurring. Please join us for the events. It is a time of sharing and ho`okupu.
Sunday, March 11
Opening Ceremonies for 2012 Inter-Pacific Championships for Spearfishing via Free Diving at Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, 5 p.m.
Monday, March 12
TBD
Tuesday, March 13
Pacific International Women’s Spearfishing via Free Diving Competition. Boats depart and return to Kukui`ula Harbor 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fish weigh-in at Po`ipu Beach Park, 3 p.m. Public is invited to the weigh-in.
Wednesday, March 14
Pacific International Men’s Spearfishing via Free Diving Competition. Boats depart and return to Kukui`ula Harbor 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fish weigh-in at Po`ipu Beach Park, 3 p.m. Public is invited to the weigh-in.
Thursday, March 15
Pacific International Men’s Spearfishing via Free Diving Competition. Boats depart and return to Kukui`ula Harbor 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fish weigh-in at Po`ipu Beach Park, 3 p.m. Public is invited to the weigh-in.
Friday, March 16
Closing Ceremonies for 2012 Inter-Pacific Spearfishing Championships via Free Diving; Awards Banquet at Joe's On The Green, 5 p.m.
Sunday, March 18
Prince Kuhio Rodeo by the Kauai All Girl's Rodeo Association: 10 a.m. at CJM Stables.
Wisdom of the Kupuna from ‘Olelo No`eau (Hawaiian proverbs) by Mele Brewer at National Tropical Botanical Garden, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Monday, March 19
Pa`akai (the art and culture of Hawaiian salt making) by the Kahalekomo `ohana (family) at Salt Pond Park,
9:30 a.m.
Tuesday, March 20
A Royal Dinner at Plantation Gardens, 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 21
‘Talk Story’ about Kaua`i's south shore culture, flora and history at Marriott’s Waiohai Beach Club, 10 a.m.
Thursday, March 22
Prince Kuhio Lu`au at Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort & Spa, 5:30 p.m.
Friday, March 23
Opening Protocol honoring Prince Jonah Kuhio Kalaniana`ole - 1:30 p.m., Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa.
Evening of Hawaiian entertainment -- Torchlighting, singing, hula and Hawaiian music 6 - 8 p.m. Na Kane O Keoneloa, (The Men of Keoneloa) ancient hula and chanting performance at 8 p.m. - Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa.
Second Annual Prince Kuhio/KPAL Hawai`i State Amateur Boxing Championships at the Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihue. Doors open at 5:00 p.m., Matches begin at 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, March 24
Prince Kuhio Commemorative Ceremonies at Prince Kuhio Park, 10 a.m.
An evening of Hawaiian entertainment including torch lighting, singing, and keiki hula show 6 to 8 p.m. Award-winning slack key guitarists and singers, Ledward Ka`apana and Mike Ka`awa perform at 8 p.m., Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort & Spa - Grand Promenade. Seating is first-come, first served. No charge to the public.
Sunday, March 25
Opening Protocol honoring Prince Kuhio, Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, 8:30 a.m.
Taiko Drumming, Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, 9 a.m.
Craft Fair/Cultural Demonstrations/Entertainment - Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort & Spa, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Silent Auction: Proceeds to benefit Charity Walk and Pa Hula Na Kane O Keoneloa, 9: a.m to 2 p.m.
Second Annual Prince Kuhio/KPAL Hawai`i State Amateur Boxing Championships at the Kaua`i War Memorial Convention Hall, Lihu`e. Doors open at 11:00 a.m., Matches begin at Noon.
Evening of entertainment, Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, Seaview Terrace 6 to 7:30 p.m..
Monday, March 26
Prince Kuhio Birthday Celebration: Singing and Hawaiian music duo, Leilani Rivera Low and Haunani Kaui, 6 - 6:30 p.m., torch lighting ceremony, 6:30 p.m., Traditional hula show, 6:45 to 8 p.m. Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, Seaview Terrace.
For more information, contact Aunty Stella Burgess, Director of Hawaiian Culture and Community Affairs, Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, 808-240-6369 or email stella.burgess@hyatt.com.
These events are sponsored, in part, by the Hawai`i Tourism Authority and the County of Kaua`i.
For area accommodations information, click on the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa, or the Po`ipu Beach Resort Association.