NATIVE HAWAIIAN EVENTS PLANNED FOR OCTOBER 30TH THROUGH NOVEMBER 1ST AT THE GRAND HYATT KAUA`I RESORT AND SPA
A trio of events established to teach and perpetuate
The Hawaiiana Festival, surrounds teaching and demonstrations about a variety of Native Hawaiian cultural practices such as wood carving, lauhala weaving, tapa-making, feather arts, poi pounding, the art of kakau (tattoo), stone carving, lei making, music, and dance. Many of these activities invite attendees to participate as part of a hands on learning experience. Hawaiian food and entertainment is also planned during this festival including a lu`au.
On the same dates, a focus on Hawaiian healing practices will be presented in a series of health and wellness activities grouped together under the title, the Malama Ola Festival (to take care of life), taking place at the Grand Hyatt’s Anara Spa. Malama Ola provides opportunities for residents and visitors to partake in classes such as hula aerobics, Hawaiian martial arts, yoga, and lomi lomi massage. Also on the Malama Ola event list will be teaching and demonstrations of nose flute therapy, crystal use in healing, La`au lapa`au (uses of Hawaiian medicinal plants), the importance of mana (spirit) in health, the concepts of ho`oponopo (to make things right), and the healing fundamentals of ha (breath). 
On Friday, October 31st the Hawai`i Hotel and Lodging Association - Kaua`i Chapter will present an all day conference offering a series of panel discussions titled “Is Hawaiian Culture Alive and Well”. Experts in Native Hawaiian cultural issues will discuss topics such as the connection of Kane to Hawaiian language and hula, issues surrounding Hawaiian ancestors and burials, marketing the Native Hawaiian culture, and the role of homosexuality in the Hawaiian culture.
