Tuesday, February 15, 2005
Hapa Haole Hula May Day 2005 Press Release
Two Great Events to be held on April 29 and 30, 2005
PRESS RELEASE -
MEDIA CONTACTS: Carol Bain, Vice President (808) 246-2111, email: bain@kauai.net
Nathan Kalama, Event Coordinator (808) 822-2166
email
KMFKauai@webtv.net
CONTACT FOR MIZ
KAUA`I TITA: Jodi Omo PH: (808) 246-5515
CONTACT FOR CRAFTERS APPLICATIONS: Edee Bandman 634-5352
2005 HAPA HAOLE HULA MAY DAY
and the Miz Kaua`i Tita Pageant
Application Deadline Extended
KAUA`I, HI- - Saturday, April 30, marks the 4th annual Hapa Haole Hula Competition. Contestants are sought for two divisions: Hotel & Business. Group or solo performers may apply. The event features hotel and business employees and will begin noon at the Radisson Kaua`i Beach Resort ballroom. Contact Nathan Kalama, 822-2166, for applications by April 15
The Miz Kaua`i Tita Pageant will be held Friday, April 29, at 7 p.m. at the Radisson Kaua`i Beach Resort. Last year's winner, Pa'ula Chandler, will hand over the title to one deserving contestant.
The prizes include cash, jewelry and gift certificates. There is a $50 entry fee. This event is part of the 2005 Hapa Haole Hula May Day and helps kick off the 21th anniversary celebration for the Kaua`i Mokihana Festival. Contact Jodi Omo, 246-5515 for Miz Kaua`i Tita applications; postmark deadline April 15 to KMF, PO Box 13, Kapaa, HI 96746.
The annual fundraiser is designed to expand cultural awareness and generate early interest in and funds for the Kauai Mokihana Festival and the Visitor Industry Charity Walk. For information about becoming a contestant, or a sponsor, contact Nathan Kalama 822-2166.
Visitors to the two day event will also be able to find island-made
crafts. All crafters interested in having a table in the lobby of
the hotel for both days contact Edee Bandmann at 634-5352.
This unique hula competition was launched in 2002 with many Kauai hotel and business employees showcasing their talents. Coordinator, Nathan Kalama defines a Hapa Haole song as one with a Hawaiian theme, in terms of the land, its people or places and things, with a majority of lyrics in English.
&ldquo Hapa translates to &lsquohalf&rsquo, Nathan explains, &ldquoso the music and dance are half Hawaiian and half Haole."
Two divisions&mdashone for hotel employees and one for business-sponsored organizations, are featured. Prizes include trophies for the hotel or business to proudly display.
"Some of our most talented cultural performers work in the hotel industry, &ldquo says Kalama, &ldquobut may not have the opportunity to participate in a competitive hula event. For those who work in industries other than hotel-related, this is a great opportunity for sponsorship and exposure for their companies as well as a unique way of recognizing their employees.&rdquo There are cash prizes for all divisions.
Kauai businesses can sponsor a group of three dancers or more to promote their business. The event also includes a silent auction fund raiser that allows hotels and businesses to donate products and services of any value. "It's a great way for any local business to participate at any level,&rdquo said Kalama.
The Hapa Haole Hula May Day is a fundraiser for the annual Kaua`i Mokihana Festival, which occurs every fall, and the Hawaii Hotel Association Visitor Industry Charity Walk. The HHA Charity Walk, Kaua`i's largest fund raiser for non-profit organizations, occurs 2 nd Saturday in May .
The event will be hosted this year at the Radisson Kauai Beach Resort Grand Ballroom with judges selected from non-hotel-industry organizations. Forms for the Hapa Haole Hula event are available from Nathan Kalama, 822-2166, or email KMFKauai@msn.com
This event is sponsored in part by the Hawai`i Tourism Authority and the County of Kaua`i Economic Development office.
Edited on: Saturday, April 23, 2005 1:33 PM
Categories: Hapa Haole Hula May Day