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• Hawaii is the most geographically isolated population center on earth. The Hawaiian Islands are 2,000 miles from the Marshall Islands; 2,390 miles from California; 2,500 miles from Tahiti; 3,850 miles from Japan; 4,900 miles from China; and 5,280 miles from the Philippines.
• 'Iolani Palace in Honolulu's Capitol District featured electricity before even the White House in Washington, D.C. More about the Palace >>
• Hawaii has no snakes in the wild.
• Hawaii is home to the tallest mountain on the planet: Mauna Kea on the Big Island — measured from the seafloor — tops out at 33,476 feet. From sea level it measures 13,796 feet high. More >>
• Hawaii is home to the longest continuously erupting volcano in recorded history: Kilauea Caldera on the Big Island of Hawaii has been producing a lava flow since January 1983. More >>
• Hawaii has two official languages — English and Hawaiian. More >>
• Hawaiian monarch King David Kalakaua (reign 1874 to 1891), was the first reigning monarch to circumnavigate the globe and the first foreign head of state to speak before a joint session of the U.S. Congress.
Events & Entertainment
Be awed by the colors and choreography of a Polynesian show...sample the amazing flavors of Island food...dance at an ukulele concert... where else but Hawaii? Include a slice of Island culture in your Hawaii visit!
The Kamanawa Foundation presents the 8th annual Kauai Polynesian Festival on Memorial Day weekend. The Kauai Polynesian Festival kicks off with a Grand Polynesian Lu'au Celebration and fashion show on May 22 at the Sheraton Kauai Resort in Poipu at 5 p.m. Cost to attend is $85/person for premier seating, $65/person for general seating, and $600 for reserved table of 10. Join us on May 23-25 from 11:30 a.m. through the evening each day at the soccer field next to Vidinha Stadium on Kapule Highway (Lihu'e) for Tahitian, Maori, Samoan and Hawaiian entertainment, Polynesian arts and crafts, solo and group dance competitions, Polynesian Experience, food booths, workshops, and much more.
All Kauai residents and visitors are welcome. Entrance fee is $25 for three days or $10 per day. Children below the age of 5 are free.
For more information, contact info@kauaipolynesianfestival.org, or visit www.kauaipolynesianfestival.org.
Hui o Laka and Kokee Natural History Museum present their annual forest education fair. Live music, basket and lei making and Oshibana workshops, exhibitors, family fun and more.
The festival is named for the resilient and spreading banana poka vines that sport candy-pink blossoms that threatens to crowd out native Hawaiian plants and trees of the upland forest. Banana poka is not the only threat to Kauai’s native forests.
The 28th Annual Ha'ena to Hanalei Run/Walk and Pancake Breakfast sponsored by the Hanalei Canoe has events for all ages and levels.
The Ha'ena to Hanalei Run/Walk is Hanalei Canoe Club’s first fundraiser of the paddling season and proceeds help support all phases of the padding program, especially our youth.
The Ha'ena to Hanalei Run/Walk attracts athletes not only from Kauai, but from the other islands, the mainland and beyond. This year more than 450 participants of all ages will participate. Don’t miss this chance to run or walk along this scenic stretch of road on Kauai’s fabled North Shore with one-lane bridges, beautiful beaches, stunning mountain views, cascading waterfalls, and more.
More information at www.hanaleicanoeclub.com.
Pancho Graham will perform slack key guitar with songs filled with lyrics about Earth, Air, Fire, and Water, in celebration of the summer solstice. Francis Warther discusses the elements of Earth and Air by inviting all archeo-astronomers, archeologists, and anyone interested in cultural astronomy to join him for a stimulating conversation about astronomy's relation to Hawaiian culture through placement and alignment of hei'au.
Marching units, decorated vehicles and glamorous Pa`u units commence at the Antone Vidinha Stadium down Rice Street ending at the Historical County Building where the Ho'olaule'a will be held.
A statewide celebration of multi-cultural medicinal and nutritional plants of Hawaii. Polynesian, Hawaiian, Ayurvedic, Chinese, Filipino, cultural practitioners and ethno-botanists, will share their knowledge of Hawaii's rich botanical treasures.
Featuring lectures, tours, workshops, adult and children's programs, a Healing Arts Fair and cultural entertainment.
The concurrent health fair features Health and Wellness services, natural products, organic goods, combined with a book and plant sale. A non-profit section will feature community groups & educational presenters. This will be open mid morning and support the festival and entertainment.
