Ho'okahiko Award Ceremony @ Duke's Waikiki March 19, 2009

Aloha Kakou!
Wow, what a wonderful Thursday it was last week at Duke's Waikiki! Please enjoy the photos that will tell you more than words about the Ho'okahiko Award that Nalani Kanaka'ole & Sig Zane have received.
Here is a quick review of the scene...
The Outrigger Staff Kimberly Agas, VP of Operations gave a wonderful introduction into the ceremony, and introduced Aunty Pualani Kanahele, who gave a speech filled with inspiration and wisdom. She wished Nalani's birthday (March 19) with the original Mele Inoa for her younger sister.
There was a special presentation by Lono Padella, and Outrigger Staff, who danced to the mele Hi'ilawe, sang by Unlce Po'onui and Kawika Kahiapo of Kaukahi. It was beautiful.
Then Ross Anderson, Senior General Manager of Duke's, presented the Ho'okahiko Award. After receiving the symbolic trophy, both Nalani and Sig gave a speech, as their family, friends and colleagues looked on.
Congratulations Nui to both Nalani and Sig!!!!
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Aloha & Peace!
Reiko













































































































































Past Ho'okahiko Award recipients include:
1999 - Pualani Mossman (Hawaiian music entertainer and hula performer)
2000 - Aunty Genoa Keawe and Violet Pahu Lilikoi (Hawaiian music entertainers)
2001 - George Kanahele (expert on Hawaiian culture and hospitality)
2002 - Wright Bowman, Sr. (master woodworker and canoe builder)
2003 - Nona Beamer (educator, author, composer and musician for Hawaiian culture)
2004 - Esther Kakalia Westmoreland (traditional Native Hawaiian weaver)
2005 - the Kamaka Brothers (ukulele craftsmen)
2006 - John and Poakalani Serrao (master quilters and Hawaiian quilt designers)
2007 - Kau'i Brandt (Hawaiian music entertainer and hula performer