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April 2019
Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of King Kamehameha's Passing
Ahu`ena Heiau Inc. has initiated planning efforts to commemorate the 200th anniversary of King Kamehameha the Great's passing at Ahu`ena on Kamakahonu Bay in Historic Kailua Village.
Starting at 5:00 am on Wednesday, May 8, a procession of chanters and Hawaiian royal societies will walk along Alii Drive from Hale Halawai leading to a sunrise (5:55 am) ceremony with appropriate protocols at Ahu`ena Heiau. The procession will face Hualalai with the Royal Order of Kamehameha I Moku o Kona chanting E Ala E at sunrise. Presentation of ho'okupu will follow. The community is invited to attend the commemoration of King Kamehameha's legacy at this event. For more detailed information, contact Ahu'ena Heiau, Inc. Board Chair Tommy Hickcox at 808-756-0756.
Kokua Kailua
Spend a picture perfect Sunday afternoon at Kokua Kailua with local vendors, artists and musicians in Historic Kailua Village. On Sunday, April 14, Alii Drive is the place to be from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm for a festive, pedestrian-only outdoor marketplace that makes for a great family friendly experience. Don't forget there's free Hawaiian entertainment at Hulihee Palace starting at 4:00 pm too.
Hawaiian Sunset Saturday
Celebrate Kona's spectacular sunset with live Hawaiian music and beautiful hula performed by Halau Ka'eaikahelelani on Saturday, April 27 at Coconut Grove Marketplace on Alii Drive from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm.
Bring a lawn chair or beach mat. No coolers please.
The free event is presented by the Kailua Village Business Improvement District with support from Hawaii Tourism.
