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May Day = Lei Day - Orchidlandguy - 04-09-2011
YES, I did check the punatalk events forum. Nothing posted yet for May 1, May Day/Lei Day.
Does anyone know about any fun events for visiting adults to go to for lei day? Not interested in the kiddie events for them.
Thanks for any suggestions.
RE: May Day = Lei Day - Carey - 04-09-2011
There are 3 celebrations that I have on my events claendars
Hilo at the East Hawaii Culture Center (and usually Palace-though the link is stuck in 2010)
LEI DAY CELEBRATION, "HE MO'OLELO O KA LEI" - HILO
"May, the Month of the Lei" celebration in Hilo's old Town Square, Kalakaua Park begins with Hawaiian music, hula, lei-making demonstrations, the heritage, history and culture of the lei. Time: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at Kalakaua Park, Hilo, Cost:Free to the public. For more information, call 961-5711 or visit www.LeiDay.net
Volcano Arts Center
"MAY DAY IS LEI DAY IN HAWAII" CELEBRATION - VOLCANO
Annual "May Day is Lei Day Festival", 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. A family event for all ages - residents and visitors alike. Join in the creative and cultural sharing of lei-making demonstrations, lei contest and display, hula and Ôukulele performances, talk-story sessions, guided tours of the native forest and more. Lei contest is open to all ages, and cash prizes are awarded for outstanding entries. Lei entries become part of a silent auction fundraiser for VAC. Contest rules and criteria available on-line. Sponsored in part by Volcano Art CenterÕs Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road. Free; donations appreciated. Call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org
Waikaloa
ETA: Removed listing - May 1 is the Marketplace Mothers Day Week promotion kickoff...
RE: May Day = Lei Day - aunty - 04-09-2011
I something on a poster at L&L's in Pahoa. Check it out.
RE: May Day = Lei Day - Ed Smay - 04-10-2011
quote:
Originally posted by Carey
Volcano Arts Center
"MAY DAY IS LEI DAY IN HAWAII" CELEBRATION - VOLCANO
Annual "May Day is Lei Day Festival", 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. A family event for all ages - residents and visitors alike. Join in the creative and cultural sharing of lei-making demonstrations, lei contest and display, hula and Ôukulele performances, talk-story sessions, guided tours of the native forest and more. Lei contest is open to all ages, and cash prizes are awarded for outstanding entries. Lei entries become part of a silent auction fundraiser for VAC. Contest rules and criteria available on-line. Sponsored in part by Volcano Art CenterÕs Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village, 19-4074 Old Volcano Road. Free; donations appreciated. Call (808) 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org
The Puna Men's Chorus will be performing at the VAC starting around 3:00 P.M. that day as well. This is a free performance.
"From knowledge comes understanding"
RE: May Day = Lei Day - Carey - 04-26-2011
Found out WHY on the Palace not on the listing for May 1-
The Palace May Day Lei Day is on MAY 8!
From their web www.hilopalace.org :
"Perfect for MOTHER’S DAY--
The MAY DAY MELE at the Palace Theater
The Palace Theater proudly presents its 7th annual FREE community event
The “May Day Mele” on Sunday, May 8th at 2pm
All are invited to a great lineup of Hawaiian music and hula --live on stage!
Come and enjoy some great performances by Halau Na Pua ‘O Uluhaimalama,
Victor Chock, and Halau ‘O Kahikilaulani, plus a community sing-a-long with the historic theater pipe organ, short videos and surprise guests. Kaliko Beamer Trapp and Leilehua Yuen will host the show.
Bring mom and the whole family for a wonderful afternoon of entertainment!
ADMISSION is FREE!
Doors open at 1:30 with Bob Alder at the Mighty Pipe Organ"
RE: May Day = Lei Day - shellyp - 04-28-2011
Aloha-
So sorry, but Queens' MarketPlace is not having a May Day event this year. Can you please let the members know?
Mahalo!