Puamana on the lawn of the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom
Holokū Ball kicks off
Kūhiō celebration
Text and photos by Blaine Fergerstrom | Ka Wai Ola Staff
The Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu celebrated the 90th anniversary of its founding by Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalaniana'ole in 1908 at its annual Holokū Ball held March 1 at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. The organization also honored Princess Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kawānanakoa at the event.
Proceeds from the Holokū Ball fund the Hawaiian Civic Club of Honolulu's annual scholarship program. The club provided more than $60,000 in scholarships to Hawaiian students in 2007. Scholarship applications are being accepted until May 15. See www.hcchonolulu.org for more information.
A full gallery of photos from the event is available on hcchonolulu.org.
Bucky Leslie greets Princess Kawānanakoa as she arrives at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel. Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom
Ho'okena with Nani Dudoit dancing. Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom
Manu Boyd with Hālau o ke 'A'ali'i Kū Makani. Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom
Sunbeam” Beamer sings with Nina Kealiʻiwahamana Rapozo, accompanied by Mahi Beamer on piano. Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom
Mahi Beamer on piano while “Sunbeam” Beamer sings with Nina Kealiʻiwahamana Rapozo. Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom
Momi Clark adorns a portrait of Prince Kūhiō. Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom
Princess Kawānanakoa accepts the club's award with nephew David Kawānanakoa. Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom
HCC of Honolulu representatives Anita Naʻone, Watters Martin, president Leatrice Kauahi and announcer Brickwood Galuteria set to present the award. Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom
Princess Kawānanakoa with Prince Kūhiō portrait. Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom
Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett with Kealoha Kalama. Photo: Blaine Fergerstrom
