BOSTON TI PARTY REMEMBERED ON VOICES OF TRUTH - ONE-ON-ONE-WITH HAWAI`I'S FUTURE
Seven years ago this 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 gathered for a single purpose – the Boston Ti Party.
It was an event that not only made the front page of every single newspaper in Hawai`i, but countless more across the U.S. and throughout the world.
Their purpose was to send Washington DC and the world a message from aboard the very same ship in Boston harbor that American revolutionaries had used over two hundred years ago.
Their message was simple – Free Hawai`i – and their method unique.
They tossed ti leaf leis off the side of the ship into the waters of Boston Harbor.
“America’s founders risked their lives for freedom and political self-determination,” Butch replied when asked why he had come. “Are native Hawaiians wrong to want the same thing?”
Afterwards Butch remarked, “I was there to make the same announcement as Paul Revere, just in the Hawaiian way.”
Throughout this month, we’ll be airing segments about Butch and the Boston Ti Party on Free Hawai`iTV a part of the Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network.
Don’t miss it. You’ll see photos and actual video of the event as well as hear and see Butch Kekahu in some never before aired footage.
So whether it’s the Boston Ti Party in Boston Harbor or at home in Hawai`i, we’ve got it for you on Free Hawai`i TV and Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future.
MONDAY, July 2nd At 7:00 PM& FRIDAY, July 6th At 5:30 PM – Hawai`i Island – Na Leo, Channel 53
TUESDAY, July 3rd At 6:30 PM & WEDNESDAY, July 4th At 6:30 AM – Maui – Akaku, 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 (insights) 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.
THURSDAY, July 5th At 8:30 PM & FRIDAY, July 6th At 8:30 AM – Kaua`i – Ho`ike, Channel 52
SATURDAY, July 7th 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 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 (native Hawaiian woman.) 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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