Oahu’s Keiki Hula Festival

August 5, 2010

INTRO AND WEATHER

Trade winds through the weekend will be in the 15 mph range from the North East.
We can expect WARM weather with partly cloudy skies and showers through Friday and then clearing up nicely for the weekend.
Temperatures in the higher 80’s and lower 90’s during the day, dropping to mid 70’s at night.
A nice swell is expected to hit all shores this weekend! North is in the 1-3 ft. range. South side at 3-5 ft. East will be coming in at 2-5 ft and West will be in the 1-3 ft range. Surfers are pumped!
Comfortable water temperature of 78 degrees.

70^th ANNUAL NA HULA FESTIVAL

I can’t believe it’s already August! The summer is just whipping by. School is already in session and we’ve been having some light showers but there are still a few more summer weeks to look forward to.
Prime example of great summer activities still happening would be the 70^th Annual Na Hula Festival going on this Sunday August 8th at Ka piolani Park.
Beginning in 1941 the festival is Hawaii’s longest running annual non-competitive hula event.
An all day celebration of the art and grace of Hula and the culture it represents it is relaxing venue for the dancers and audience to connect with one another and enjoy the art of hula.
One of the perks for all of our guests staying at the Diamond Head Beach Hotel this weekend is that it is literally seconds away from the fun! So all of our visitors get to experience the beauty and magic of the Hawaiian dance.
It’s an annual event so if you are planning your Hawaiian vacation for next summer be sure to book with us at our Diamond Head Beach ocean front hotel during August to catch this monumental festival.
Hula is a huge part of the Hawaiian culture and one of the many beauties of living in Hawaii.
Admission is free, so if you’re in the area this weekend, bring your mat and picnic blanket, find a nice place to set up and enjoy!

TALK STORY FESTIVAL

Storytelling is another distinctive Hawaiian cultural practice.
In Hawaii we like to “Talk Story” so to speak, so we celebrate this by having a “Talk Story” Festival!
On October 9, 10 and 11 at Ala Moana Beach Park the from 6pm – 9pm the 21^s annual Talk Story event will take place in the McCoy Pavilion.
The speakers are really dynamic and versatile with flamboyant performances and captivating stories.
There will be a “Spooky Night” featured with scary stories on the 9^th. Seeing as it will be October it seems fitting.
Followed by “True Life Tales” on the 10^th and a “Revelations” theme on the 11th.
Admission is once again FREE but it’s sure to be crowded so visitors will want to get down early and reserve a spot in the front row.

GREEK FESTIVAL

The Hawaiian culture is so rich and dynamic that there is so much to experience and appreciate, and the people of Hawaii know and understand this and have an enormous appreciation for other cultures as well.
For instance, on August 28^th the annual Greek Festival will be taking place at Ala Moana Beach Park.
There will be live music from local and international Greek performing artists.
Famous Greek delicacies from local and international chefs set up booths that line the pathways.
Vendors offer authentic handmade Greek items, it really is the islands Big Fat Greek Party!
Admission is $3 for adults and children under 11 are free. The festivity will be sure to have all it’s visitors shouting Opa!
Wow now that sounds like a party!

HAWAII TIDBIT

You know Hawaii is the perfect setting for festivals and world events. It’s amazing how many famous people and movie stars go to Hawaii or are from Hawaii.
We definitely have quite a list of famous people from Hawaii.
Some names include:
- Steve Case – Founder of America Online and former Chairman of the Board of Time Warner
- Nicole Scherzinger – Singer with the group the Pussycat Dolls
- Kelly Preston – Actress (Jerry Maguire)
- Bette Midler – Actress
- President Barack Obama – President of the United States
- The list just goes on!
- Even now Hollywood is still nuts about Hawaii!

HAWAII FILM FESTIVAL

Last time on the show we mentioned movie star sightings as many film and TV series actors, producers and directors are finding their way to the islands!
Johnny Depp himself, who was sighted a few weeks ago here shooting Pirates of the Carribbean, is staying in one of Ohana Beach Rentals Hawaii’s luxury properties on the south shore of Oahu.
Can’t tell you where it is! We are sworn to secrecy!
But taking all of this Hollywood buzz into consideration, this year’s annual Hawaii Film Festival or HIFF is expected to go off with a bang!
From October 14 – 24 Dole Cannery Theatres will be showing a variety of independent films. There will be original live music performances from unknown directors to classic films that changed and influenced the industry.
Tickets are available at the box office. General admission is $12 but HIFF members, military and senior citizens are offered special discounts!

Ohana Beach Rentals Hawaii Contest

By now your contest has been officially closed!
Yes and we’ve enjoyed each and every one of our entries and are going through the stories right now.
Just to remind the listeners the winner receives $500 OFF their next stay with us + $100 Ruth’s Chris gift certificate
Go to our Facebook page (Ohana Beach Rentals Hawaii) to keep up to date on the contest and cast your vote on who should be our winner!
You’ll get to review all the entries’ stories and decide for yourself who deserves a trip to paradise!
The winner will be announced on August 12^th!
Good luck to all who entered!