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The Kamanawa Foundation presents its 9th annual Kauai Polynesian Festival on Memorial Day weekend May 21-24, 2009. The Kauai Polynesian Festival kicks off with a Polynesian Grand Luau on May 21, outdoors at the Sheraton Kauai Resort under the stars, followed by the Festival on May 22-24 at the Vidinha Stadium soccer field featuring Tahitian, Maori, Samoan and Hawaiian entertainment, Polynesian arts and crafts, solo and group dance competitions, food booths, workshops, and much more. All Kauai residents and visitors are welcome to attend. For more information on the festivities, click on any of the categories to the left.
Thursday, May 21, - 5 p.m., Sheraton Kauai Resort - Grand Polynesian Luau Celebration outdoors, under the stars
Thursday night kicks off its 4-day weekend of cultural exchanges beginning with a Grand Polynesian Luau Celebration and fashion show at the Sheraton Kauai in Poipu. The evening will offer a lavish dinner buffet, a Polynesian fashion show and an array of exciting Polynesian Entertainment. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m.
Friday, May 22, 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m., Vidinha Stadium soccer field - Kaua`i Polynesian Festival
Guest and participants can partake in island-style food and shop through the Polynesian arts & crafts display and demonstration tent.
| 11:30 | Gates to the public open.
| | 12:00 | This year a new feature is added to the festival inviting the visitors and kamaaina to participate in "Celebrate a POLYNESIAN EXPERIENCE" - a hands-on cultural crafts & dance activity.
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2:00 | Entertainment on center stage will feature island halau hula (schools of dance) who will share their talents in a selection of Traditional and Modern hula presentation.
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5:00 | Protocol Ceremonies will commence as Hawaii welcomes friends from New Zealand with chant and Hula. As a tradition, Aotearoa graciously reciprocate. Shortly after that, the competition will begin in the Maori action and Poi Ball dances of Aoteara New Zealand followed by Na Kupuna Hula Auwana Group Competition and Keiki/Opio/Na Wahine Solo & Group Hula Kahiko Competition in ages 6-12, 13-17 & 18-54. |
Saturday, May 23, 11:30 a.m. – 10:30 p.m., Vidinha Stadium soccer field - Kaua`i Polynesian Festival
Guest and participants can partake in island-style food and shop through the Polynesian arts & crafts display and demonstration tent.
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On Saturday morning at the Soccer Field, the dance workshops will begin at 9:00am. with Maori action dances, poi ball, Samoan Fire Knife and Hawaiian Hula workshop.
| | 11:30 | Gates to the public open.
| | 12:00 | The newly added feature "Celebrate a POLYNESIAN EXPERIENCE" a hands-on cultural crafts & dance activity.
| | 2:00 | Entertainment on center stage will feature island halau hula (schools of dance) sharing their talents in a selection of Traditional and Modern hula presentation.
| | 5:00 | The evening will begin with a Tahitian Protocol Ceremony followed by dance competition in the Tahitian group Otea, Aparima & Ahupurotu categories. Directly after that, Samoa offers their Protocol Ceremony and the evening will culminate with the exhilarating Fire Knife dance competition for age categories Junior 6-12, Intermediate 13-17 and Senior 18 & Over.
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Sunday, May 24, 11:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Vidinha Stadium soccer field - Kaua`i Polynesian Festival
Guest and participants can partake in island-style food and shop through the Polynesian arts & crafts display and demonstration tent.
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Tahitian dance and drumming workshops will begin on the field.
| | 11:30 | Gates to the public open.
| | 12:00 | Hawaiian entertainment on center stage.
| | 1:00 | The competition will begin with Tahitian Ori/solo division ages 4-6, 7-9, 10-12, 13-17, 18-21, 22-25, 26-30, 31-39, 40 & over with Couples division and Drumming competition to follow. A Tahitian Tamure and Awards Ceremony culminate the weekend festivities.
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Polynesian Grand Luau - $65/person for general seating, $85/person for premier seating.
Kaua`i Polynesian Festival - $25 for three days or $10 per day. All dance participants and children under 5 free.
Workshops - $25 each.
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Scotty's Music, Progressive Expressions, Deli & Bread Connection, Larry's Music Center, Hula Girl Restaurant, Eggberts, Hanalei Surf Co., Western Motors, and at the door, or call us at (808) 335-6466.
Purchase tickets online
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Click here to fill out food or craft vendor applications.
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Directions are from Lihue Airport
Polynesian Grand Luau –
Sheraton Kauai Resort
Kauai Polynesian Festival – Vidinha Stadium soccer field
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Copyright 2008 Kauai Polynesian Festival. Photos by Terry Lee Photography.
P.O. Box 49, Hanapepe, HI 96716 | Phone: (808) 335-6466 | Fax: (808) 335-3140
Email: info@kauaipolynesianfestival.org |
www.kauaipolynesianfestival.org
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