Hawaii Wedding

HAWAIIAN WEDDING SONGS Wedding Songs Two songs are most-often played at weddings with a Hawai`i theme: "Hawaiian Wedding Song" -- which is more lovely when sung as its original Hawaiian composition, "Ke Kali Nei Au" . And you'll also hear the beautiful "Lei Aloha, Lei Makamae" ("Forevermore"), especially at weddings in Hawai`i. You'll find these songs on the following CDs. Click on "CLIP" to hear just the song -- or click on the album title to view entire playlist Lei Aloha, Lei Makamae ~ Forevermore ARTISTS ALBUM TITLE CLIPS BRIGHT, TERESA Painted Tradition BYRD, JERRY Byrd Of Paradise DILLINGHAM, PETER & FRIENDS Limited Edition Vol II HAWAII CALLS Hawaiian Wedding Song HAWAII CALLS Memories of Hawaii Calls - Vol 1 HO, DON Hawaiian Favorites KAALA BOYS Solid KALEIKINI, DANNY Hawaii's Ambassador of Aloha KANE, ELODIA He Leo Ohana NEW HAWAIIAN BAND Classic Collector Series NEW HAWAIIAN BAND Hawaii's Greatest Hits Vol II PAHINUI, GABBY Hawaiian Slack Key Vol 2 PAHINUI, GABBY The Best of Hawaiian Slack Key with Gabby Pahinui PAHINUI, MARTIN Martin Pahinui Hawaiian Wedding Song ~ Ke Kali Nei Au ARTIST ALBUM TITLE CLIPS AIKO, GARY Mai Poina Oe Iau AKAKA, ALAN & THE ISLANDERS Hawaii's Golden Treasures BYRD, JERRY Byrd Of Paradise DE MELLO, JACK Music of Hawaii DENNY, MARTIN Greatest Hits HAWAII CALLS Hawaiian Wedding Song HAWAII CALLS Hawaiian Wedding Song (instrumental) HAWAII CALLS Hawaii's Greatest Hits Vol 1 HAWAII CALLS Memories of Hawaii Calls - Vol 1 HAWAII CALLS Music from the Land of Aloha HO, DON Gold HO, DON A Night in Hawai`i ISAACS, BARNEY & BILLY HEW LEN Steel Guitar Magic Hawaiian Style KAHAUANU LAKE TRIO The Best of Kahauanu Lake Trio Vol. I KALAPANA Full Moon Tonight KANE, RAY Wa`ahila KEAWE, JOHN Auhele KOHALA Island Treasures LEE, RILEY & PETERSON, JEFF Maui Morning LEED, MELVEEN Melveen's Hawaiian Country Hits LEONANI SERENADERS Hawaiian Hospitality MAKAHA SONS & FRIENDS Na Pua O Hawaii MAUNALUA Maunalua MERRILL, BUDDY Beyond the Reef MILLER, CHARLES SERENADERS The Heart of Hawaii NEW HAWAIIAN BAND Classic Collector Series PAHINUI, GABBY The Best of Hawaiian Slack Key with Gabby Pahinui PAVAO, DENNIS Sweet Leilani POOKELA Moonlight Melodies of Waikiki ROYAL HAWAIIAN BAND Live at Carnegie Hall VARIOUS A Musical Memento of the Islands VARIOUS Aloha Festivals Hawaiian Falsetto VARIOUS Dreams of Hawaii (instrumental) VARIOUS Dreams of Hawaii VARIOUS Hawaii's Sunset Melodies VARIOUS Lei of Stars VARIOUS Maui's Sunset Music VARIOUS Memories of Hawaii VARIOUS Romantic Songs of Hawaii VARIOUS Songs to Hula VARIOUS The Best of Hawaii's Melodies VEARY, EMMA The Best of Emma Veary ©2005 Hawaiian Music Island - MELE.COM -- ALL RIGHTS RESERVED All soundclips on MELE.COM are used with the express permission of the artists/record labels and may not be duplicated Site Map | Contact Us | Site Guide | Submit Halau | Submit Concert

Honolulu Engineer District Celebrates

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Honolulu Engineering District -- NEWSROOM WHO WE ARE MISSIONS HISTORY RELATED LINKS HOW DO I... » Contact the Corps? » Find a Recreation Area? » Obtain a Permit? » Get a Lease? » Get a Job with the Corps? » Contract with the Corps? » Find a Local Corps Office? » Find Corps Publications? » Find a Corps Map? » Topics A to Z -- » Advanced Search » Site Map -- All Corps sites Corps HQ pubs Honolulu Engineer District Celebrates “100 Years of Exemplary Service” Excerpt from Congressional Record, Senator Daniel Inouye April 15, 2005 Mr. President, on April 15, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu Engineer District (HED) will celebrate 100 years of exemplary service to Hawaii, the Pacific region, the U.S. military and the Nation. For an entire century, the District has served with pride and distinction.I have personally witnessed their hard work and dedication to improve the lives of our fellow citizens in many ways. The Pacific Connection's Centennial issue, produced and distributed by the POH Public Affairs Office, celebrates 100 years of service by the Corps of Engineers in Hawaii to the Pacific Region and the nation. They have never failed to answer the call. The District has had a significant impact on the ability of our servicemen and women to fight the global war on terror, it has bolstered the region’s economy and worked to enhance the safety of communities in and about waterways and the functional ability of the many major harbors in my home State of Hawaii. In everything they do they safeguard the environment. From civil works projects navigation, flood control and shore protection to building and maintaining the infrastructure for our military personnel, the Honolulu District is proud of its service. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ missions in the Pacific region have expanded exponentially since the unit’s conception in 1905 when Lt. John R. Slattery was designated as Honolulu District Engineer on the Island of Oahu. [Read More...] WHAT'S NEW... Fall 2005 edition Pacific Connection Corps Hurricane Katrina Response Web Links Speakers Bureau IN THE NEWS Public Notice: Application for Individual Permit, Duke Kahanamoku Lagoon, Waikiki, Oahu Island Corps of Engineers Participate in Kaumalapau Harbor Project Hawaiian Worker Blessing Ceremony Corps of Engineers Awards Haleakala Mirror Coating Facility Contract Corps Geographer wins National GIS Map Design Award Honolulu District Personnel Supply Experience, Manpower to Hurricane Relief Efforts Notice of Public Informational Meeting for the Kikiaola Light Draft Harbor Navigation Improvement Project [Other News & Public Notices] [Hot Topics] Web Site Improvement Did you find what you were looking for? How can we improve? Let us know... CEPOH-PA@usace.army.mil (808) 438-9862 FEATURES Regional Sediment Management Studying the islands from mauka (mountains) to makai (ocean), the Honolulu District and its partners hope to gain a better understanding of sediment transport, and improve upon how it is managed. [Read More...] Army Corps of Engineers Offers Water Safety Tips Drowning is the Nation's second leading cause of accidental death, yet it is possible -- just by wearing a life jacket -- to reduce drowning deaths. Statistics show that 90 percent of those who drown at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes may have survived if they had done so. Here are safety tips from the Corps of Engineers to help recreation seekers keep fun in water-based activities over the summer. [Read More...] DID YOU KNOW... Corps personnel prepare year-round so they are ready to respond quickly and effectively when disasters strike. The Corps maintains 43 Planning and Response Teams, stationed around the country to facilitate a rapid response to any disaster, no matter where it occurs. These teams continually conduct disaster response training simulations. Corps personnel also participate in regional training exercises with other agencies. [Read More...] Page Last Updated: January 17, 2006 Privacy and Security Notice Information Quality Act(IOA)

Hawaiian Bed Spread

Native American - Hawaiian Quilting Tradition Top of Page QuiltEthnic.com Native American Kuna Indians of Panama Mainland Tribes Hawaiian Quilting Tradition A Little Quilt HistoryThe Hawaiian Way : Several pages of history from Quilts Hawaii about the Hawaiian quilting Aloha From Hawaii: Article about Helen Friend, a Hawaiian master quilt artist. Several of her quilts are shown. Canoe Plants of Ancient Hawai'i : Information about wauke, the paper mulberry tree, which is the plant from which bark cloth is made including how it was processed and used. Cook Islands Tivaevae: "Tivaevae are bed covers. The making of tivaevae, similar to cotton quilts, has become the most important art and craft skill practiced on the Cook Islands. Tivaevae replaced tapa (bark) cloth, and, to a certain extent, woven mats in traditional ceremonies. Tivaevae have become the most valued treasure in every household." This site goes on to discuss and show examples of three styles of Tivaevae. On this site, you can also access information about: Cook Islands Tivaevae Association, Inc. : In-depth information about the mission and objectives of the association; Creating in the Masters Shadow : Art review of an exhibit where three masters in their field (including Moana Eisele, kappa maker) exhibit works with their apprentices. Kapa made by Moana and his apprentice is shown, clickable for close-up view. Deborah Kakalia : A master Hawaiian quilt artist. This image is of a quilt she created to mark the 100 th anniversary of the Hawaiian kingdom's overthrow. The designs symbolize Hawaiian royalty. It is part of the collection of the Bishop Museum. Have Quilt, Will Demonstrate : This is an article in the August 19, 1998 issue of the Honolulu Star-Bulletin that shows a beautiful, close-up picture of Deborah Kakalia quilting. Flag Quilt Remember the Monarchy : This was the way Hawaiians remembered and honored their monarchy after their flag was replaced with the American flag when Hawaii became a Republic. Four Free Patterns : Quilts Hawaii provides four patterns you can use. Hawaiian Quilting - A Trip to Paradise : This article includes photos of quilts at various stages of construction (clickable for close-up views) and information about master quilter, Deborah Kakalia. Hawaiian Quilting Honu Hale : On this site there are a series of pages which start with the history and tradition and take you through making a quilt. Hawaiian Quilting Designs : This site shows examples of 12 pattern designs including: Ulu Breadfruit Papaya Pawpaw Guava Kuawa Pineapple Crown Flower Puakalaunu Pikake Hibiscus Turtle Honu Spider Lily Plumeria Ohia Lehua Wood Rose Pilikai On this site you can also purchase Hawaiian Quilting Affirmation Cards : A pack of 16 cards featuring color photographs of Hawaiian quilts and the corresponding plant or cultural symbol. Hawaiian Quilting Q&A: A FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) file about designing a Hawaiian-styled quilt. Hawaiian Quilting with Pokolani and Company : On this site you will find information about master Hawaiian quilters as well as a free pattern, tips, and information about the history of Hawaiian quilting. Hawaiian Style Quilting: This article gives a history of quilting in Hawaii and explains how the unique designs were first created. Honu Speaks of Then and Now : In this essay, the author reflects about how the definition of a Hawaiian quilt has changed. Hina's Kapa: Brief information about the tradition of kapa with specific references to the role it played in development of the Hawaiian quilt. The following link on the same site gives extensive information about bark cloth: Kapa: An extensive document that details the tradition and history of making bark cloth in Hawaii and Polynesia. Jane Goo : A well-known local Kapa Kuiki (Hawaiian Quilt) maker recognized for her work by the Smithsonian. This article also gives brief information about the history of quilting in Hawaii and tapa. Kapa Connection : Extensive article with pictures from the Honolulu Star-Bulletin about kapa master Puanani Van Dorpe and her work. Man-Made Quilts : An in-depth announcement about a 1997 exhibit in Honolulu of Hawaiian quilts made by men. Great pictures. Na Kapa - Hawaiian Bark Cloth: A long document (16 printed pages) that gives extensive details about Hawaiian Bark Cloth including: materials and tools; methodology; watermarking; dyes and dyeing; division of work; and uses. Photos of Tonga : three close-up views of: a kava ceremony; pounding bark to soften and spread; applying pigment; and final ornamentation. Quilting in Hawaii The Fabric of our Community : From the Mission Houses Museum Quilting in Hawaii : Brief information about Hawaiian quilting and a beautiful picture of a quilt on a bed. Stitches In History - A Look At Hawaiian Quilting: This article gives a history of quilting in Hawaii. Stitches in Time : Newspaper article about a Hawaiian Quilt Festival. A pattern by the late master quilter, Meali'i Kalama is shown Tapa and the People Who Make It : Great article and wonderful pictures. Tivaevae - Cook Islands Communal Art : Brief history and examples of details from 6 tivaevae - incredible! Traditions and Superstitions of the Hawaiian Quilt: Brief article about some of the superstitions associated with quilting in Hawaii. Return to Top of Page -- Home African African-American Asian Haitian Native American South American Resources

Hawaii Resort

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Honolulu

Honolulu Star-Bulletin Features Advertisement - Click to support our sponsors. Monday, January 15, 2001 By Ronen Zilberman, Star-Bulletin Players point and shoot as they jockey for position on the field. It's all fun and games at Hawaii All-Star Paintball as players come out of the woods to celebrate their field of dreams Paintball before politics By Burl Burlingame Star-Bulletin THERE'S a steady, hollow drumming -- thwip! thwip! thwip! -- as if vinyl hail is falling. And the stuttering chatter of air bursts. And the occasional shouted command, or cheer of victory. But other than that, standing at ground zero as 300 people engage in rapid-fire combat at close quarters is surprisingly quiet. Opening day at Hawaii All-Star Paintball drew hundreds of players from around the island yesterday in a benefit for Hawaii Food Bank. Owner Brandon Cayetano estimated about 1,500 cans of food were collected. By Ronen Zilberman, Star-Bulletin Ray Contreras eyes the amunition being handed to him. The paintballs, decorated with spots and stripes, are lightweight, but sting when they hit. "Even the other fields shut down for today in support," said Cayetano. He stood atop a Matson container in the center of the playing fields, looking down into the arenas and occasionally shouting orders like the skipper of a pirate ship: "You! Yeah, you! Mask DOWN, brah! Safety first! You HEAR me?" Located on a largely ignored spit of landfill left over from freeway construction, Cayetano had a busy couple of months bulldozing and cleaning up the site. "You wouldn't believe the junk that was here," he said, shaking his head. By Blaine Fergerstrom, Star-Bulletin An overhead view of the paintball grounds. The field is divided into various arenas, each with varying obstacles and degrees of difficulty. The games are basically a variation of capture-the-flag. "When you get right down to it, it's just playing cowboys and Indians," he said. "Except that that you can spend a thousand dollars for your gear and get totally wrapped up in it." The paintballs themselves are surprisingly tough gelatin capsules the size of marbles, filled with water and biodegradable dye. They don't burst unless they strike the target dead-on. Otherwise, they bounce away. "Yeah, I suppose you could eat them," said Cayetano, eyeing the reporter who asks the question. "But why would you want to?" By Ronen Zilberman, Star-Bulletin From left, Alex Frederick, Jonathan Mita and Samuel Nolan, lock and load, preparing for an intergalactic shoot 'em up. Players checking out the facility were happy with it, not just for the challenging courses but because of the location. Wayne Kiyabu, by day a worker at Frito Lay, was introduced to paintball by his brother -- "I was hooked by the first night!" -- and says that Cayetano's course is "just what Hawaii needs. "It's awesome, no kidding. The main thing is that it's centrally located. All the other courses are off in the sticks. It wasn't until I began playing that I realized how big the phenomenon was." Sheryl Miyagawa, Serene Kubota and Heather Enomoto, all about 20 and coeds, were trying paintball for the first time, and were enthusiastic. "It was totally fun," said Miyagawa. "But I didn't know it would hurt! When you get hit by the paintball, it stings!" "My friends told me, wear as much as you can, and they weren't kidding," said Enomoto. "Oh, it's not that bad," huffed Kubota. "Fun has its price." By Ronen Zilberman, Star-Bulletin Trisha Shimomi and Barry Tokuhama, paintball beginners, take a break to give each other support at the paintball field grand opening. Brad Rodrigues, by day a sales broker, began paintballing about a year ago. "My friends said, hey, try 'em, and I really got into it. "This central location will really help the game. It has a lot of space and is organized. A field like this will draw good people into the game." Paintball in Hawaii, although popular, has yet to tap into the lucrative tour or corporate market. Some companies sponsor games as a teambuilding exercise. Although Americans have led the paintball charge, Cayetano has seen a shift in Japanese attitudes. Even 10 years ago, Japanese visitors were crazy for target shooting, but wouldn't shoot at anything resembling a human," Cayetano said. "But that has changed." By Ronen Zilberman, Star-Bulletin A paintball warrior maneuvers for protection from being sprayed with lime green and fuchsia paint as he fires his weapon. How about videogames such as "Doom"? Have they made us more eager to shoot-'em-up? Cayetano shook his head. "Paintball is the antidote to videogames. It's out in the open. Fresh air and exercise. You're a target too. But mostly, there's no concept of teamwork in a videogame. You won't win in paintball unless you pull together." By Ronen Zilberman, Star-Bulletin Brandon Cayetano prefers the blast of paint to that of the political ring. Son o’ da guv is paintball commander BRANDON Cayetano has no intention of following in father Ben's political footsteps, and the governor has never played paintball, his son's passion. But the two share the gift of gab. Press Cayetano's "paintball" button and he goes, like 60 m.p.h. His new paintball field debuted yesterday near Sand Island and finally brings the islands into the modern age of the newly professional sport. "I first went crazy for paintball back in '83, and opened a competitive field in Waimanalo," said Cayetano. "I ran it basically so my friends and I could have a good time playing. I lost it in the early '90s. "I didn't have enough business savvy at the time to run it. I was naive." Discouraged, Cayetano ignored the sport for several years and explored what he calls the "dark side" of life. "Yeah, I got estranged from my family and friends. I knew what it was like on the streets, what it's like to be hungry. It was defensive times. I got into trouble. "But slowly, with the help of my parents, I worked my way back. I trained under computer gurus and got my act together." By coincidence, he worked as human resources and safety manager at United Laundry Services before the owner became his father's second wife. In the meantime, the paintball scene in Hawaii had stagnated, Cayetano believed. It was time someone brought it up to date, and why not him? His experiences in the '90s made him much more aware of the financial aspects of running a business. "In 1983, only the United States played paintball. Today, it's played in 39 countries and it's a $4-billion-a-year industry." Paintball is like any other sport, Cayetano said. It requires discipline, training, awareness and organization. This is created by creating fields like simulated war zones, with varying obstacles and handicaps. Paintball on Oahu had turned into a "renegade" game, with guys running around in the woods, just blasting away at each other. "We spent a lot of time just trying to tell people we weren't mercenaries in training!" he laughed. "There can be a kind of rift between the newbies and the tournament-level players. The newbies can get whacked on. They get excited, and the pros just rail 'em, which can be humbling and bum them out," said Cayetano. He intends to keep everything as even-handed as possible at the new site. Hawaii All-Star Paintball is divided into three zones or "fields" on a spit of land makai of the freeway near Sand Island. "It was trash land," said Cayetano. "I noticed it more than a year ago, and started the permit process to convert it into a paintball park." And no, being the governor's son didn't open any bureaucratic doors, he claims. "In fact, I think being the governor's kid might have slowed things down," he said. One zone comprises ABS water-pipe obstacles, a scenario called "hyper-ball" on the mainland. Another is what Cayetano called an "air-field," filled with inflatable obstacles, delivered by an airline with just hours to spare Saturday. "Thirteen grand to fly in balloons," he moaned. The third is a chessboard of mounds and berms for players to scramble over. The entire site is ringed with netting to prevent stray paintballs from whacking the freeway overpass. "The range on these things is only about 25 to 30 yards anyway," he said. "When I first started out in paintball, the guns were like pump shotguns, slow and inaccurate. Now you can even buy paintball guns for $1,200 that have computer chips in them to control your fire rate, like an automatic." Most paintball guns, though, run about $150, and are accurate enough to put a pattern in a pie plate at 20 yards. On the mainland, Army and Marine Corps use a paintball course for combat training because it's cheaper and more impressive than laser weapons. "When you get hit by a paintball, you know it," Cayetano chuckled. Cayetano raised the funds himself, mainly with the help of paintball enthusiasts like himself. Many show up after their 9-to-5s and help out in the evenings, getting the course ready. While dad doesn't play paintball, he knows Brandon has a passion for it. "Any father would want his son to follow in his footsteps," Brandon said. "But I'm more comfortable as a private businessman. Some people, like my Dad, are born to excel in politics. But not me!" Click for online calendars and events. E-mail to Features Editor Text Site Directory: [News] [Business] [Features] [Sports] [Editorial] [Do It Electric!] [Classified Ads] [Search] [Subscribe] [Info] [Letter to Editor] [Feedback] © 2001 Honolulu Star-Bulletin http://starbulletin.com