MARCH | APRIL 2018 RELAX, SHOP & PLAY AT WAIKOLOA BEACH RESORT E V E N T mar N W E apr S C A R L E N D A WaikoloaBeachResort.com Connected to the Past Keeping Hawaiian Traditions Alive Through Hula “To see through the fragments of time to the full power of the original being … that is a function of art.” —Mythologist Joseph Campbell n Hawai`i, art has often been a powerful vehicle connecting the Hawaiian people to their past Iand inspiring us all through its truth-telling and beauty. This is seen in the work of the state’s painters, wood carvers, sculptors, weavers, and more. And it is particularly apparent in the songs (mele), chants (oli), and hula dances that reach deep into the soul of the Manaola halau perfoming a hula kahiko at Merrie Monarch Festival in 2016. Photo courtesy of Merrie Monarch Festival. Hawaiian culture, both keeping its ancient traditions alive and telling its sacred stories. On a broader scale, hula is celebrated throughout the islands, At Waikoloa Beach Resort, guests and locals alike enjoy hula and in particular at the annual Merrie Monarch Festival held in Hilo performances several times a week on stages at both Queens’ (April 5 - 7, 2018). MarketPlace and Kings’ Shops, as well as at weekly lū`au at Hilton Waikoloa Village and Waikoloa Beach Marriott Resort & Spa. HULA TO THE WORLD “Respect for the Hawaiian culture was hard-baked from the Nani Lim-Yap is one of Hawai`i’s foremost practitioners of very beginning into everything we do,” says Scott Head, vice traditional dance, both as a dancer and as a kumu hula (master president resort operations. “The music, dance, arts, and crafts instructor). Though she has performed at Waikoloa Beach Resort of Hawai`i are celebrated year-round throughout the resort. on occasion, it is with the troupe she co-led with her sister That directive came early on directly from our visionary devel- Leialoha, Halau Na Lei O Kaholoku, that Nani is perhaps most well oper, Ron Boeddeker, and it is gladly adhered to today by every known. The halau won multiple awards at the Merrie Monarch Waikoloa employee.” Festival over the years, and along with her illustrious and talented CONTINUED ON P.2 Ukulele Festival Marriot Waikoloa Bistro at Beach Resort & Spa the Cinemas 6 EVENTS CALENDAR 1O STAY IN STYLE 11 WAIKOLOA DINING GUIDE CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 NEWS AMER ARI INVITATIONAL The 27th annual Amer Ari Intercollegiate Golf Tournament was contested over RIGHT AND BELOW: the Waikoloa Kings’ Course In early Hula connects Hawai`i's past February, with Oklahoma State emerging and present through dance. as the champion in decisive fashion. The Cowboys took the lead on the second day of play and never relinquished it, propelled by the strong play of Viktor Hovland (-12), Matthew Wolff (-12), and ABOVE: The victorious Hayden Wood (-11). Texas Tech finished Oklahoma State Cowboys; LEFT: Individual medalist second, and the USC Trojans came in Justin Suh of USC, whose third. The individual champion was Justin winning score of -13 was enough to secure low honors. NEW DIRECTIONS Suh of USC (-13), who bested Hovland and Wolff by a single stroke. “It was an At this year’s Merrie Monarch Festival, Nani’s current halau, awesome tournament, with some truly Manaola — formed in 2016 and named after her son — will great players and fantastic weather,” said be performing what for them will be a more modern story. It Kevin Ginoza, head golf professional at is based on the legacy of Queen Kapi‘olani (1834 – 1899) who Waikoloa. “We're so happy to have some was known for her philanthropy and deep commitment to the of the best collegiate teams in the nation health, education, and well-being of the Hawaiian people in a coming out to Waikoloa Beach Resort time when huge social and cultural changes were sweeping every year.” over the islands. “We go to Merrie Monarch to tell stories that have never family — including her well-known siblings Sonny Lim and Lorna been told before,” Nani says. “This year we will be telling the Lim — she performs around the world, bringing Hawaiian hula, story of Kapi‘olani’s efforts to bring forth and preserve the chant, and song to enchanted audiences eager for a taste of the Hawaiian race.” islands. Though the tale may be more modern than ancient, the ties “We are keeping the traditions of our kūpuna (respected elders to the past remains the same. and ancestors) and their stories alive in our time,” she says. “That “The message is that we are connected to our kūpuna keeps us connected to the things that they held sacred. In our time, through time and space,” Nani says. “They were a special it is very important for us to keep the sacred things sacred.” people and as dancers we must find that connection.” Lim-Yap specializes in the ancient style of hula known as hula For Nani and the Lim family, the past is a family thing. kahiko. Unlike other forms of hula that are accom- Descendants of Alapa‘inui — one of the ruling panied by modern instruments such as a guitar, chiefs of Hawai`i Island in the 1750s and uncle `ukulele, or double bass, the hula kahiko is most to Kamehameha the Great — both her father often accompanied by only a chant and a drum. “The message is that and her mother were talented musicians who “We dance to our language,” she says. “Through would play music to entertain the family in we are connected to the dance, the stories of our kūpuna are being told. their remote Parker Ranch home. They would As dancers we must be committed to telling those our kupuna through also often perform at Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, stories.” and as soon as they were old enough, their ASIAN FEST In that way, the chants are an equally important time and space,” Nani kids, including Sonny, Lorna, and Nani, began Lions and Taiko drums helped welcome the Chinese "Year of the part of telling the story, just as they are an impor- says. “They were a performing with them. tant part of life in all of traditional Hawai`i. Nowadays, a third generation of the Lim- Dog" at the exciting “Asian Fest” at Queens’ MarketPlace on Friday, “We are taught a traditional chant before we special people and as Yap family is coming of age and, following in February 2. The event was marked by the high energy of vibrant Lion begin a class,” Nani says. “There is a chant to enter the tradition of their forbearers, telling the Dancers and driving rhythms of drums from around the world. And as they do every year, revelers had their lycee (red envelope) ready the room; a chant to put on the skirt. That’s where dancers we must find sacred stories of their ancient people. Just as with “lettuce” to feed the Lion and ensure good health and fortune in the power comes from. That is where the mana it should be. that connection.” 2018. More than Chinese New Year, Asian Fest brought together the comes from. We need to prepare our minds about fun and fascinating Far East traditions that came to Hawai`i and are why we came to halau. I always remember that.” still inspiring residents and visitors from everywhere. PAGE 2 PAGE 3 Special Events Calendar QUEENS’ MARKETPLACE SPRING IS SWEET AT QUEENS’ MARKETPLACE KINGS’ SHOPS Saturday, March 31 SAVE THE DATES! 10 am – noon SHOP & DINE March 21 - April 1 Queens’ MarketPlace HAWAI`I LODGING & TOURISM Spend a minimum of $200 at Kings’ Pualani Cottontail makes a special ASSOCIATION CHARITY WALK Shops and get a FREE $20 gift card to Saturday, May 12 WAIKOLOA BEACH appearance at Queens’ MarketPlace in the one of our restaurants - Roy’s Waikoloa MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA Coronation Pavilion. Koloa the Duck will Bar & Grill or A-Bay’s Island Grill. Waikoloa Bowl at Queens' also be waddling his way to this springtime MarketPlace EASTER BRUNCH celebration. Bring your family and friends See KingsShops.com for details. The Hawai`i Lodging & Tourism Sunday, April 1 and get a photo with your keiki and the Association invites everyone of 9 am – 1 pm 2018 LAVAMAN RESORT TRIATHLON Easter Bunny and Koloa the Duck. every age to join in and walk to raise Hawaii Calls Restaurant money for Hawai`i's charities. LAVAMAN SUNSET RUN Spring into celebration on Easter 18TH ANNUAL Friday, March 23 Sunday! Gather with family and WAIKOLOA friends to savor a bountiful array of `UKULELE Queens’ MarketPlace your favorite culinary delights. FESTIVAL Waikoloa Beach Resort $72 Adults / $36 Children Saturday, March 3 Queens' MarketPlace and Kings’ Shops KEIKI LAVAMAN Saturday, March 24 This popular annual festival begins with an educational and fun workshop put on by Hilton Waikoloa Village ST. PATRICK’S DAY world-renowned Roy Sakuma and friends ENTERTAINMENT at the Queens’ MarketPlace, Coronation Saturday, March 17 2018 LAVAMAN TRIATHLON 7:30 pm Pavilion. Beginners and longtime players of Sunday, March 25 this instrument alike can learn Roy’s style of Join us to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with `ukulele playing, ask questions, and improve Hilton Waikoloa Village special Irish entertainment at Center their proficiency. Many who have come in the Waikoloa Beach Resort Stage. past have learned a song or two which are (Anaehoomalu Bay) typically performed at either of the Waikoloa KONA MARATHON Beach Resort shopping centers. Hawai`i’s top Sunday, June 24 `ukulele entertainers headline this annual musical extravaganza at Queens’ MarketPlace Waikoloa Beach Resort and Kings’ Shops.