78th Annual Ho’olaule’a Set for February 23

January 29, 2008

Contributed by Thomas Yoshida

Ho‘olaule‘a 2008 promises to be the best Hawaiian celebration of the year filled with fun, ‘ono food and great entertainment throughout the day by Pilioha, LT Smooth, Kaukahi, Kalapana, Maunalua, Thick Tubes, and the Kamehameha Schools Marching Band, Concert Glee, Hawaiian Ensemble, Children's Choir, and Dance Company. Special performances of "Willy Wonka" by the KS Drama Department will be held in the Ke‘elikōlani Auditorium.

Keiki of all ages will enjoy the Xtreme Inflatables, dunking booth, games, rides, activities, and Teen Sound Stage while shoppers stock up on unique apparel items and specialties from Kaua‘i, Maui and Hawai‘i Island, the Country Store, Silent Auction, Garden Shop, and Haku Lei booths. Kamehameha's famous brownies will be available ready-to-eat or in a package mix to bake for your family at home!

Be sure to sample the Healthy Haven treats, Fried Noodles, Yakitori Sticks, Watercress Stew Bowl, Korean Plate, and Hawaiian Plate topped off with Malasadas or a trip to the Sweet Shoppe.

Community booths will feature the American Cancer Society, Hālau Lōkahi Public Charter School, Hawai‘i Pono‘ī, Hawai‘i Bone Marrow Registry, Hawaiian Vote, Ho‘omana ‘Ōiwi, Hui Ho‘omalu, Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Foundation, Keiki o Ka ‘Āina , Kokua ‘Ohana, Nā Lei Na‘auao (Alliance of Hawaiian Charter Schools), OHA Kau Inoa, the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, and Kamehameha Schools Hi‘ilani Early Childhood Education (Admissions), Enrichment Programs, Distance Learning, Ho‘oulu Data Center, and Alumni Association.

This year's theme, E Mālama Kekahi i Kekahi - Caring for One Another, reminds us of Ke Ali‘i Pauahi's love for her people and our need to continue caring for each other and our world.

There's definitely something for everyone at Kamehameha Schools 78th Annual Ho‘olaule‘a. Admission and parking is free, available at Kapālama Elementary, Damien Memorial, and designated on-campus locations. A free shuttle service will run continuously throughout the campus, Damien Memorial, and the Kamehameha Schools Terminal. Please join us for the best Hawaiian celebration of the year!

For more information call (808) 842-8659 or visit www.ksbe.edu.