Kawa Festival 10-9-2010.

Kawa Festival 10-9-2010.Hawai`i Pacific IslandsKava Festival~ I Maluhia ka Honua ~(So that the world may be at peace)Saturday, October 9, 2010,UH Manoa main campus, on McCarthy "Mall," Honolulu, Hawai`i11:00am-7:00pmFree AdmissionThe Kawa Festival, also known in Hawai'i as the 'Awa Festival, features many aspects of 'awa as central to culture for Hawai'i and the Pacific Islands. The festival celebrates 'awa as an important and fundamental aspect of Hawaiian culture and a treasure for Hawai'i's people and the world.Live local music from Hawai'i's hottest music groups, educational and cultural booths, 'awa sampling, 'awa plants, 'apu making workshop, preparation demos, pa'i'ai/poi pounding, food booths, and Hawai'i's 'awa serving bars and cafes will also be serving the public. In addition, a traditional Hawaiian kapu 'awa ceremony will be performed honoring VIPs who have made contributions in culture, education and science.The festival we will also host a cultural and scientific talks in the 'awa garden on site.Finally please enjoy our new t-shirt design courtesy of Bruce Chong, and other designs by Solomon Enos, Matthew "Chuna-Boy" Kaopio and Dietrich Varez. Sharpie pens and event posters will be available to collect your favorite performing artists' autograph.I Maluhia ka Honua (So that the world may be at peace).`Awa Development Councila nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organizationPO Box 26344Honolulu HI 96825http://awadevelopment.orghttp:/kavafestival.orgsecy.adc@gmail.com(808) 395-3772 fax(808) 256-5605 voiceThis event is organized by the 'Awa Development Council (ADC), a nonprofit charitable organization devoted to furthering the understanding, use and appreciation of `awa. All contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law for 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. The ADC's supporters include the University of Hawai'i, Bishop Museum, the Lyon Arboretum Association, International Executive Kava Council, the Association for Hawaiian 'Awa, the UHM Center for Pacific Islands Studies, and many nonprofit organizations and volunteers statewide.Copyright © 2003-2010 'Awa Development Council. All rights reserved.Entertainment byJeff PetersonJohnny HelmKupa'ainaMike LoveOne Right TurnEvasive Species (Shawn Mosely and Stephen Inglis)Michael TanenbaumKanoho HelmMatty McIntireHalau Mele.Mana Aihttp://www.manaai.com/

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