The 2nd Annual Papakōlea Pāʻina is scheduled for Saturday, August 12, 2017, and confirmed artists are Keauhou, Kuana Torres Kahele, Pōmaika‘i Lyman, and more. The Pāʻina is a timely celebration with Keauhou, a fresh new trio comprised of Kahanuola Solatorio, Nicholas Lum, and Zachary Lum, earning nine awards for their debut album at the 40th Annual Nā Hōkū Hanohano Awards Celebration on May 20th.
The event will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2017, from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Papakōlea Community Park. The theme, E Nānā I Ke Kumu, is representative of our practices in Papakōlea – taking the ʻike (knowledge) of our kūpuna (ancestors), and sharing it with others, so our present-day practices remain authentic and vibrant. Last year, the Pāʻina served as a fundraiser for Mrs. Pōmaika‘i Lyman, 2016 Mrs. Hawaii International, in her bid for the international title. This year, the 2nd Annual Papakōlea Pāʻina proceeds will support the Papakōlea Community Scholarship Program.
The celebration will include LIVE entertainment by many other notable artists and hālau hula. The Papakōlea Community Development Corporation (PCDC) will be selling pre-sale event tickets that will include an ‘ono Hawaiian plate and complete court access to the concert. Activities include kūpuna korner, a keiki zone, cultural demonstrations, and vendor booths. Tickets prices are as follows:
$20 – Tickets purchased in June;
$25 – Tickets purchased in July;
$30 – Tickets purchased in August; and
$10 – Tickets for keiki under 12 years of age.
Click here to purchase your tickets today, or call 808.520.8998.
The Papakōlea Community Development Corporation (PCDC) is a 501(c)3 community-based nonprofit, established in 1999, to serve as a steward of the Papakōlea Community Park and Center, and provide the residents of the Papakōlea, Kewalo, and Kalāwahine, with a full range of comprehensive services. PCDC is coordinating this event with the support of Kula No Nā Po‘e Hawai‘i, another community-based nonprofit that exists to provide educational and health services to the residents of the Hawaiian Homestead communities of Papakōlea, Kewalo, and Kalāwahine; and the Genoa Keawe Foundation, a nonprofit established, in honor of the late Papakōlea community member and legendary Hawaiian musician, to preserve and promote traditional Hawaiian music, culture, and language.
For more information on sponsoring nonprofit organizations, contact:
Papakōlea Community Development Corporation
Lilia Kapuniai
808.520.8998
lilia@papakolea.org
Kula No Nā Poʻe Hawaiʻi
Adrienne Dillard
808.520.8998
aydillard@aol.com
Genoa Keawe Foundation
Eric Keawe
808.429.3745
ekeawe@gmail.com.
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