11/28/2021 - 10:00am to 12/04/2021 - 12:00pm
A week-long celebration of Hawaiian culture, including educational lectures and music and hula competitions on the island of Kauaʻi.
HAWAIIAN CHURCH SERVICE
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 10 AM
SHERATON KAUAʻI COCONUT BEACH RESORT
Welcome all as we celebrate the Kauaʻi Mokihana Festival with a special service with music in both English and Hawaiian. This year's church service will be held virtually in place of its original location at the historic Kapaʻa First Hawaiian Church founded by Queen Deborah Kapule in 1879.
KAUAʻI COMPOSERS CONCERT & CONTEST
MONDAY, NOVEMBER, 7 PM
SHERATON KAUAʻI COCONUT BEACH RESORT
This event encourages the composition of new music through its various categories including: Hawaiian (must be in the Hawaiian language), Contemporary Hawaiian, Open and Professional. Trophies and cash prizes are awarded. Participants in this contest are inspired by sharing their personal musical creations with the Island’s people and visitors.
EŌ, E LILIʻU
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 9 AM
SHERATON KAUAʻI COCONUT BEACH RESORT
A growing and exciting event that allows students in the Hawaiian immersion school programs on Kauaʻi to compete musically by grades with songs in the Hawaiian language.
NĀ LEI PUAʻOLE LEI CONTEST
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 02, 10 AM
SHERATON KAUAʻI COCONUT BEACH RESORT
MISS MOKIHANA
HULA COMPETITION
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 03, 6 PM
SHERATON KAUAʻI COCONUT BEACH RESORT
Featuring soloists from participating hālau hula presenting choice mele hula connecting to their birth island. Cash awards will be given for Oli, Costume & Adornments, Hula Presentation and Overall.
KA HOʻOLEWA O
NATHAN LIBERATO KAHIKOLU KAHAPEʻA KALAM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 04, 8 AM
SHERATON KAUAʻI COCONUT BEACH RESORT
Memorial services for the last founder of the Kauai Mokihana Festivals, Nathan Liberator Kahikolu Kahapeʻa Kalama