Presented by the non-profit Malie Foundation, this year marks the 25th anniversary of the Mokihana Festival. The 2009 event, which runs from September 20th through September 26th, will focus on Hawaiian music with several concert events and competitions as well as a mini film festival about Hawaiian composers. This festival is a wonderful way to experience the heritage of the islands through crafts, music, and dance.
Highlights of the week include:
September 20 - Festival Opening Night Kickoff Event - Hawaii Instrumental Competition at the Poipu Bay Bar & Grill at Grand Hyatt Resort. A musical experience featuring Kauai’s unique Hawaiian instrumental enthusiasts and practitioners. Tickets are $15.
September 21 - Kauai Composers Contest and Concert at the Kauai Community College Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door.
September 23 - Hawaiian Music Mini Film Festival at the Hilton Kaua’i Beach Resort. The festival will include documentaries and movies featuring some of Hawaii’s finest musicians. Admission is free.
September 26 - Kauai Mokihana Festival Hula Finale at the Hilton Kaua’i Beach Resort. A three day Hula competition concludes with the Solo Hula Auana Competition with participants from other Hawaiian Islands, the US, Japan and other countries. Award ceremony follows. Tickets are $15 in advance; $20 at the door.
For a detailed schedule of events, please visit maliefoundation.org.
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Hi Sylvia,
The Mokihana Festival Hula Competition scheduled for September 23 - 25, 2010 at the Kauai Beach Resort. By early September, the Maile Foundation expects to have tickets available at the Kauai Beach Resort. I spoke to the founder and he invites you to email them directly at kfmkauai@hawaii.rr.com. He assured me they will work with you to secure your tickets.
Please let me know if you have any other questions. We look forward to welcoming you to beautiful Kauai.
Aloha, Pat
Where and when can we purchase tickets for the Hula Competition to be held at the Hilton Kauai Beach Resort?