Page 12 - 150th King Kamehameha Day Celebration - Kauai

12 150TH KING KAMEHAMEHA DAY
Cultural keepsake
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throughout the state,” he con- tinues. They’re zany, funny, witty — all of that. They’ve been comedians for years now. It’s not an easy busi- ness, but they always make people laugh. Mike Ka‘awa & Friends have been around (for years). He played with the greats ... and is one of the greatest 12-string guitar play- ers. The other group, Ei Nei, are traditionalists. They play old-time Hawaiian music but they’re young. They do it really well and they always bring joy, and you can tell they enjoy their craft.”
Free to attend, eventgoers can also participate in cultur- al activities while relishing in a beautiful garden courtyard setting that’s placed in the heart of the resort’s property.
When asked why cele- brating King Kamehameha is fundamental, Kama-Drake replies, “I believe it’s very important to preserve and honor traditions especially passed down from generation to generation.”
A descendant of Hewah- ewanui, Kama-Drake says he was kahuna nui, or senior advisor, to King Kamehame- ha and a professor of many skills.
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“It is of great kuleana to serve as my kūpuna did and I am very proud to share their stories.”
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