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Calendar of Eco-Cultural Events Oahu June 2008 |
Preserving our Land - Perpetuating our Culture
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PET BLESSING FESTIVAL Place: 1239 Olomea Street (off Houghtailing St), Honolulu, HI 96817, 721-2935 Date: 6/1/2008 Come celebrate all creatures at our Pet Blessing Festival held in observance of "Pet Appreciation Week." Bring your leashed or caged pets for a complimentary blessing on Sunday, June 1, 2008 any time between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm. Reservations are not required. Lots of street parking on Olomea Street and in the shrine "barking" lot. |
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WORLD OCEANS DAY, CELEBRATION CRUISE Place: Waianae Boat Harbor, Slip A-11, Waianae, HI 96792, (808) 306-7273 Date: 6/1/2008 through 6/8/2008 World Oceans Day was first declared in 1992, to express a shared belief in stopping the worldwide loss of marine resources. Share in "edutainment" events happening worldwide near and around that date. Aboard a private 42 ft. catamaran, we will be focusing on Hawaii's ocean resources this week. Limited to 4 -15 passengers per charter, a sensitive journey will be taken to explore dolphin habitats, turtles and reef ecosystems. Snorkel equipment and refreshments provided. Above cost proceeds donated to the Wild Dolphin Foundation. Click on link above to go to our website for general information. |
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ANNUAL KING KAMEHAMEHA STATUE DECORATION CEREMONY Place: South King, Honolulu, HI 96813, (808) 586-0333 Date: 6/6/2008 Prelude to the King Kamehameha statue decoration ceremonies there will be a concert by the Royal Hawaiian Band, 3:30 p.m. at the Honolulu Civic Center. The statue of King Kamehameha I, in the Honolulu Civic Center, is decorated with 13 foot floral leis, which are created on site throughout the day by volunteers. Music and Hula performances add to the colorful display; a photographer's delight, 4 p.m. |
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OAHU KING KAMEHAMEHA PARADE AND EVENTS Place: Downtown and Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96817, (808) 586 0333 Date: 6/7/2008 2008 King Kamehameha Parade and Events |
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HULA FILM FESTIVAL AT BISHOP MUSEUM Place: Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St, Honolulu, HI 96817, 848-4187 Date: 6/10/2008 The Bishop Museum Association Council's new Traditions of the Pacific: HULAFILM FESTIVAL begins in February 2008 and continues through November 2008with a film-a-month event presented on selected Tuesday nights at Atherton Halau onthe grounds of Bishop Museum. Films will include a special introduction bya Bishop Museum cultural expert or special guest affiliated with the film.General admission to the film screenings is $5; Free for Bishop Museummembers. Because of limited seating, reservations are recommended and may bemade by email courtney.chow@bishopmuseum.org or by phone (808) 848-4187.Free parking is available. |
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SUNSET ON THE BEACH Place: Waikiki Beach by Duke Statue, Honolulu, HI 96815, 923-1094 Date: 6/14/2008 through 6/15/2008 Picnic on the beach as the sun sets and the moon rises while listening to the sounds of Island Rhythms and watching classic films under the stars at 7:15 p.m., Queen's Surf Beach. Taste spectacular dishes from Waikiki's leading restaurants, 4 to 9 p.m. Event is subject to the weather. |
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ROMANTIC FULL MOON, SUNSET, SOUTHERN CROSS CRUISE Place: Waianae Boat Harbor, Slip A-11, Waianae, HI 96792, (808) 306-7273 Date: 6/16/2008 through 6/18/2008 A quest to experience two of nature's most awesome sights - a glorious Hawaiian sunset, and the full moon's path across the water, along with viewing of major constellations such as the Southern Cross and the center of our galaxy near Saggittarius. Your boat departs an hour before sunset in search of feeding dolphins. Romantic and serene on private 42 ft. catamaran, limited seats (4 -15 passengers)and wholesome dinner included. Early bookings are recommended. Portion of proceeds are donated to the Wild Dolphin Foundation. Click on title above to auto-magically be taken to our website. |
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35TH ANNUAL KING KAMEHAMEHA HULA COMPETITION Place: Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu, HI 96813, (808) 536-6540 Date: 6/21/2008 An international cultural event which features dance schools from the continental U.S., Hawaii and Japan. Dancers compete in both traditional and contemporary hula styles. Categories include male groups, female groups, combined groups, kupuna wahine (senior women) and individual chanters. Colorful event featuring as many as 500 dancers accompanied by live music by the best of island musicians.A must see event. 6 p.m. on Friday and 1 p.m. on Saturday. |
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OBON DANCE & FESTIVAL - EWA HONGWANJI TEMPLE Place: 91-1133 Renton Rd, Ewa Beach, HI 96700, (808) 677-4221 Date: 6/21/2008 The season of remembrance of the dead celebrated with special service and festival. Ewa Hongwanji Mission, 91-1133 Renton Rd. Dance begins at 7:30 p.m. |
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BISHOP MUSEUM FAMILY SUNDAY - WHALES: WONDER OF THE OCEAN Place: Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St, Honolulu, HI 96817, 847-3511 Date: 6/22/2008 BISHOP MUSEUM FAMILY SUNDAY - Whales: Wonders of the Ocean. June 22, 2007; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sponsored by Bank of Hawaii. General Admission $15.95; Seniors 65+ $12.95; Children 4-12 $12.95; $3 admission for Hawaii residents and active/retired military and their families with ID; Bishop Museum members free. Great Lawn and exhibit buildings. Bishop Museum's Family Sundays provide a day of fun on the Great Lawn with special reduced rates of only $3 per person for Hawaii residents and Active/Retired Military and their families with ID. Entertainment, games and activities for the children, and food booths are featured. Enjoy gallery tours and access to daily programs in the Planetarium, Science on a Sphere, and the Richard T. Mamiya Science Adventure Center. |
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BISHOP MUSEUM'S FAMILY SUNDAY - WHALES! Place: Bishop Museum, 1525 Bernice St, Honolulu, HI 96817, 847-3511 Date: 6/22/2008 WHALES: WONDERS OF THE OCEAN - A traveling exhibit by WonderWorks, will land in Hawaii from May 17th thru September 21, 2008 at the Bishop Museum. Join us for the Bishop Museum's Family Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a fun day with the family as you explore the exhibits and do interactive fun. Exhibit daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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OBON DANCE & FESTIVAL - HONPA HONGWANJI HAWAII BETSUIN Place: HONPA HONGWANJI HAWAII BETSUIN, 1727 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, HI 968, (808) 536-7044 Date: 6/27/2008 through 6/28/2008 The Obon tradition was brought to Hawaii by Japanese immigrants and evolved into a social and cultural event, as well as a religious custom designed to honor ancestors through an evening of dance, music and merry-making. Special services and festivals.Honpa Hongwanji Betsuin, 1727 Pali Highway, 6:30 p.m. |
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OBON DANCE & FESTIVAL - WAHIAWA HONGWANJI MISSION Place: 1067 California Ave, Wahaiwa, HI 96700, (808) 622-4320 Date: 6/27/2008 through 6/28/2008 The season of remembrance of those that passed on, celebrated with special services (6:30 p.m.) and festivals (7:30 p.m.). Wahiawa Hongwanji Mission, 1067-A California Ave. |
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