BOSTON TI PARTY & MAUI'S CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS ON FREE HAWAI`I TV & VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
We continue our look back this week at the Boston Ti Party, which occurred seven years ago this last Wednesday.
A group of Hawaiians and supporters descended on Boston harbor from Hawai`i and across the U.S. led by the late John Butch Kekahu III, founder of the Koani Foundation.
They tossed ti leaf leis off the side of the very same ship in Boston harbor that American revolutionaries had used over two hundred years ago.
Their purpose was to send Washington DC and the world a message from aboard that ship - Free Hawai`i.
“I have dedicated my life to taking this message as far as I can take it,” stated Butch.
Throughout this month, we’ll be airing segments about Butch and the Boston Ti Party on Free Hawai`i TV a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
This week you’ll see more rare footage of the marchers chanting “I Ku Mau Mau” as they weave their way through downtown Boston, as well as hear mana`o (thoughts) of Butch Kekahu in his own words.
And if you haven’t caught Sam Ka`ai or Joanne Kahanamoku Sterling yet, here’s your chance as we continue our coverage of the 15th Annual Celebration of the Arts in Kapalua, Maui in April.
Show co-host Kai`opua Fyfe interviewed some amazing individuals indeed, and you can see them right here this week on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.
MONDAY, July 9th At 7:00 PM & FRIDAY, July 13th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
THURSDAY, July 12th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, July 13th At 8:30 AM – Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
“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 (native Hawaiian 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 (women) 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.
TUESDAY, July 10th At 6:30 PM & WEDNESDAY, July 11th At 6:30 AM – Maui – Akaku, Channel 53
SATURDAY, July 14th At 8:00 PM – O`ahu - ‘Olelo, Channel 53
“Coming Full Circle – A Visit With Sam Ka`ai”
A Kanaka Maoli (native Hawaiian) 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 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.
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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