Na Lima Hana Festival 2011
The Na Lima Hana Festival will provide hands-on demonstrations of Hawaii’s cultural traditions and health practices October 26 through 29, 2011. This year’s theme, kumu honua, means “learning by going back to the source.” All cultural and health practitioners will convey the original sources of their knowledge, explaining how a particular cultural skill, craft, practice or tradition was taught to them. The Na Lima Hana Festival combines Hawaiiana (Hawaiian cultural traditions) and Malama Ola (to take care of life – health practices).
Na Lima Hana means many hands working, as this four-day event presents a multitude of cultural and health practitioners offering activities, demonstrations, entertainment and learning experiences. Literally, many hands are working to teach and learn these fascinating skills. Learn about lei-making, weaving with endemic plants, uses of medicinal plants, salt-making, drum-making, lomilomi (traditional massage), lau hala weaving, kapa making, carving, ancient chants, hula kahiko and the uses of kalo (taro). Enjoy Hawaiian food and entertainment too. Or, participate in a series of health and fitness activities. Enjoy Hawaiian food and entertainment too. Many events are free of charge to the public. Events are located at the Grand Hyatt Kaua`i Resort and Spa is located in Poipu Beach.
Hawaii International Film Festival 2011
The Hawaii International Film Festival, October 13 to 23, features film screenings of productions from the Asia-Pacific region including films produced in Hawaii. Held at Regal Dole Cannery Theaters, Hawaii Theatre Center, Waikiki Beach, Oahu, you can enjoy screening films not available through any other venue in Hawaii. HIFF showcases over 250 films including many U.S. and world premieres.
The Hawaii International Film Festival was established in 1981 dedicated to the advancement of cultural exchange and media awareness in the Pacific Rim. HIFF is a premier international film event that has won the praise of filmmakers, scholars, educators, programmers, and film industry leaders across the globe. The first HIFF screened seven films from six countries to an audience of 5,000. Today, HIFF is the a premiere cinematic event in the Pacific drawing an audience of 80,000 or more from around the state, the nation and throughout the world.
HIFF is unique in discovering features, documentaries and shorts from Asia made by Asians, films about the Pacific made by Pacific Islanders, and films made by Hawai`i filmmakers that present Hawai`i in a culturally accurate way. HIFF also conducts seminars, workshops, special award presentation receptions with top Asian, Pacific and North American filmmakers participating.
National Wildlife Refuge Week 2011
Celebrate National Wildlife Refuge Week on Kauai October 9 thru 15 and enjoy America’s wildlife heritage. Discover hundreds of seabirds nesting atop sheer sea cliffs, enjoy ever-changing views of a valley where taro farming coexists with endangered waterbirds, and explore Kauai’s colorful past by visiting the famous Kilauea Point Lighthouse during the week’s special events. Kauai has three National Wildlife Refuges – Hule‘ia NWR, Hanalei NWR, and Kilauea Point NWR.
Sunday, October 9th
Crater Hill / Mōkōlea Point Hikes
Local historian, Gary Smith will lead a six mile hike to a spectacular vantage point on the Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge. This free hike will reveal a rich history of the refuge and the bright past of Kīlauea Town. 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Reservations required.
Tuesday, October 11th
FREE Movie Night at the Kīlauea Theater
Join us for a wonderful evening at the Kīlauea Theater. The informative film “Green Fire: Aldo Leopold and a Land Ethic for Our Time” will show at 7:00 p.m. Reservations are not required, however seating is limited. Thank you to Calvary Chapel, North Shore for supporting this event.
Wednesday, October 12th
Crater Hill Hike
Join a Refuge Ranger for a moderately strenuous hike to a remote portion of the refuge where wildlife and breathtaking coastal views abound.
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Reservations required.
Thursday, October 13th
Hanalei NWR Kayak Adventure
Join Refuge Staff for a kayak paddle up the scenic Hanalei River. Then, explore Hanalei NWR and learn about Hawaii‟s endangered water birds. Thanks to Kayak Kauai for supporting this event! 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Reservations required.
Friday, October 14th
“Hawaii‟s Seabirds & Climate Change” Hike
USFWS Seabird Biologist, Beth Flint will lead a moderately strenuous hike to a remote portion of the Refuge. Visitors will learn about Hawaii‟s seabirds and climate change. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Reservations required.
Saturday, October 15th
Fee-Free Day at Kīlauea Point NWR
All are invited to enjoy the sights and sounds of Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge at no charge. The $5 per adult entrance fee will be waived. Kīlauea Point offers a rare opportunity to see seabirds up close, check out native coastal plants and catch a glimpse of the Hawaiian goose in its native habitat. Keiki visiting the Refuge on Saturday can meet the Blue Goose, visit educational booths, make a seabird magnet and get an endangered species temporary tattoo! The refuge is open daily from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Crater Hill / Mōkōlea Point Hikes
Local historian, Gary Smith will lead a six mile hike to a spectacular vantage point on the Kīlauea Point National Wildlife Refuge. This free hike will reveal a rich history of the refuge and the bright past of Kīlauea Town. 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Reservations required.
Kauai Coconut Festival 2011
The Kauai Coconut Festival 2011 will be on the weekend of October 1st and 2nd. The Coconut Festival is a two day cultural festival that offers Polynesian and coconut themed entertainment, cultural and historical exhibits and demonstrations, food, crafts, games, contests, hands-on cultural activities and cooking demonstrations.
This annual festival offers non-stop entertainment on a main stage, a keiki stage, cooking demonstrations by Kauai’s best chefs, the largest gathering of Kauai artisans (featuring certified Kauai Made Vendors), crafters and Polynesian products, coconut games, pie eating contests, local folks competing to win a coconut cook-off contest, hands-on activities, an area dedicated to teaching the uses and by-products of this unusual seed, cultural and historical presentations, and everything you can imagine to eat made with coconut.
The Cooking Demonstration Tent will feature some of Kauai’s best professional chefs presenting their favorite recipe with coconut as the primary or secret ingredient. Presenting chefs are owners or executive chefs of some of Kauai’s best restaurants. The Keiki Activity Tents will provide activities for children including a petting zoo, inflatables, coconut crafts, coconut painting, face painting, and games like coconut bowling, tossing a ping pong ball into a coconut bowl, ring around the coconut, and coconut checkers.
The Wailua River and surrounding area was considered an extremely important area to early Hawaiians and their Ali’i. Later, with the arrival of westerners, the use of the Coconut Coast region became an important sugar cane, rice, pineapple, and coconut growing area. The many coconut trees along Kuhio Highway from Wailua to Kapa’a are left-over from the old plantations and this area’s significance to the Kaua’i Ali’i give the corridor its name – Royal Coconut Coast.
Kapaa Beach Park (next to the Library)
Saturday, October 1st – 9 am to 5 pm
Sunday, October 2nd – 10 am to 4 pm
National Public Lands Day 2011
National Public Lands Day will be observed September 24, and on Kauai at the Kilauea Point National Wildlife Refuge, entrance fees will be waived from 10 am to 4 pm as they also celebrate Nene Awareness Day. National Public Lands Day 2011 celebrates, inspires, encourages, educates, and reminds us about how fortunate we are to be able to enjoy America’s natural wonders through outdoor recreation. On this day, the 655 million acres of forests, parks, refuges and open spaces across America will be celebrated. People from all fifty states will be getting out to hike in the forests, fish in the streams, and enjoy the wild places we all share.
The Nene was designated the Hawai‘i state bird in 1957, and has endured a long struggle against extinction. Once on the brink of extinction with only 30 nēnē left in the world, Nene Awareness Day was declared in 2003 for the purpose of educating residents and visitors about restoring habitat and giving this species a real chance at making a comeback. In 2010, there were approximately 1,925 to 1,950 nene statewide, with Kaua‘i supporting almost half of that population, reproducing successfully on Kaua‘i due to abundant lush pastures, available lowland habitat and the absence of mongoose populations. Biologists from the Kaua‘i National Wildlife Refuge Complex and the State Division of Forestry and Wildlife work together on Kaua‘i to preserve the rare and unique Hawai‘i state bird.
Kauai Mokihana Festival 2011
The 2011 Kaua’i Mokihana Festival celebrates the Year of Hula. The festival began in 1984 with a single event and has grown to a seven day, fun-filled festival of special cultural workshops, lectures, Hawaiian instrumental competition, Kauai composers’ contest, and hula kahiko and auana competition. The mission of the Malie Foundation is to provide events that educate, promote, preserve and perpetuate the Hawaiian culture through its varied activities and for all people.
Sunday, September 18, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Hawaiian Instrumental Competition
Grand Hyatt Kaua’i Resort
Monday, September 19, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Kaua’i Composers Contest and Concert
Kaua’i Community College Performing Arts
Tuesday, September 20, 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Eo, E Lili’u Music Competition
Under the Palms At Wailua: Aston Aloha Beach Hotel
Wednesday, September 21, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Hula Video Presentation “Voices of Our Kupuna”
Kauai Museum
Thursday, September 22, 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Solo/Group Hula Kahiko Nei Competition
Kauai Beach Resort
Friday, September 23, 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Group Hula Auana Competition
Kauai Beach Resort
Saturday, September 24, 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Solo Hula Auana Competition and Finale
Kauai Beach Resort
