ARTISTIC VOYAGE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
We hoped our viewers would like our new show with Sam Ka`ai, but we hardly expected the kind of overwhelming response we’ve received.
Well, you’re welcome - and there’s more to come.
This week we continue with another brand new show in our fourth season of Voice Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.
At the 15th annual Celebration of the Arts in Kapalua, Maui, celebrating the people, arts and culture of Hawai`i, one of the participants we interviewed was none other than Joanne Kahanamoku Sterling.
At first glance, Joanne may not impress you as your average person – over achiever, highly accomplished, and most recently designated “Living Treasure” by the Bishop Museum.
And yet Joanne is quite like the rest of us – she just goes for what she wants.
In fact, she’s the perfect role model for us all.
She’s one more Kanaka Maoli (native Hawaiian) who has distinguished herself in ways that you can too.
See for yourself this week right here on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.
MONDAY, June 25th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, June 29th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
TUESDAY, June 26th At 6:30 PM & WEDNESDAY, June 27th At 6:30 AM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
THURSDAY, June 28th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, June 29th At 8:30 AM – Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
“Coming Full Circle – A Visit With Sam Ka`ai”
A Kanaka Maoli practitioner extraordinaire, Sam Ka`ai is a Pacific voyager and cultural ambassador, who’s devotion to keeping alive the ancient ways of old Hawai`i is truly beyond compare.
From the perpetuation of lua, the ancient Hawaiian fighting art, to ceremonial protocol, Sam is also a creator of world-class stone and wood weaponry, as well as amazing adornments of shell and natural fibers.
Above all, Sam Ka`ai is a master orator, sharing timeless Polynesian legends, myth and mana`o (thoughts) through vivid imagery and dramatic, spellbinding story telling.
Sam is one of those rare individuals who, when in his presence, time seems to stand still and the ancestors come forth and speak.
It’s then you realize his knowledge is of the ages.
If you’ve not witnessed Sam in person, don’t miss this one-of-a-kind interview as he shares with us stories of his early childhood on Maui, the changing social dynamics that molded him into the amazing person he is today and most of all why the ways of old Hawai`i are the very keys for the future for all of us today.
SATURDAY, June 30th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu - ‘Olelo, Channel 53
“Artistic Voyage – A Visit With Joanne Kahanamoku Sterling”
Joanne Kahanamoku has been an integral part of the Hawaiian Renaissance from the start.
Born and raised during her childhood years in Tahiti, she traveled to join her renowned Kanaka Maoli `ohana (family) in Hawai`i as a young person.
Always independent and impetuous, Joanne has pushed the envelope in every phase of her life distinguishing herself in challenging physical activities, including surfing and swimming.
She joined the Hokule`a project during the design phase and later became one of the first wahine (woman) to crew in the early voyages.
Currently she focuses her energy and talent in Lei Hulu, the traditional feather arts, adapting them into contemporary expressions of her own creativity.
Don’t miss our visit with this remarkable wahine Kanaka Hawai`i Maoli. Recently recognized by her peers and the Bishop Museum as a Living Treasure, Joanne inspires us to see what we can all become if we just follow our passion and vision.
Voices Of Truth interviews those creating a better future for Hawai`i to discover what made them go from armchair observers to active participants in the hopes of inspiring viewers to do the same.
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