Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo – a DoubleTree by Hilton invites hotel guests and island locals to join the property in a celebration of the birth of Hawaiian icon Queen Liliʻuokalani on September 9. The celebration coincides with the one-year anniversary of the resort’s “Ka ‘Imi Pono”, a program committed to protecting, preserving, and perpetuating the Hawaiian culture by emphasizing the history of Hawaiʻi Island, the Hawaiian language-ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, and the sense of place for the location of Makaʻokū on the Waiākea Peninsula. In the wake of the catastrophic Maui wildfires, Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo will donate a portion of event proceeds to relief efforts, matched dollar-for-dollar by Hilton Corporation.
In partnership with the County of Hawaiʻi, Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo will honor the birthday of Queen Liliʻuokalani, whose notable contributions include composing the Hawaiian Anthem Aloha ‘Oe and authoring the celebrated 1898 biographical publication “Hawaii’s Story by Hawaii’s Queen”. The celebration will begin with a 10 a.m. tribute to Queen Liliʻuokalani, the last sovereign monarch of Kingdom of Hawaiʻi, conducted by the County at the Liliʻuokalani Gardens and will continue at Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo beginning at 12 p.m. with an afternoon and evening of entertainment including Hawaiian music, Hula, and Lei Hulu exhibit. Popular KAPA radio host Alakaʻi Paleka will serve as emcee for the event from 12-5 p.m.
Special Queen Liliuokalani Programing:
- 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Popup Mākeke (Lower Foyer)
- 12 – 12:45 p.m. Kamalani Kapaliela
- 1 – 1:45 p.m. Hālau Hula Heleleʻi Pua O Waipio – Kumu Hula Haleakalā Sakata
- 2 – 2:45 p.m. Hālau Nā Pua ʻO ʻUluhaimālama – Kumu Hula Emery Aceret
- 3 – 3:45 p.m. Hālau Ke ʻOlu Makani O Mauna Loa – Kumu Hulu Meleana Manuel
- 4 – 4:45 p.m. Christy Lassiter & Kyle Ka’a’a
Regular Scheduled Hawaiian Music and Hula:
- 5:15 – 7:15 p.m. Stan Combis & Keoki Kahumoku
- 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Kamalani Kapeliela
The Hotel’s Lobby Bar will be open to the public for popular pūpū, cocktails, wine, and beer, as well as non-alcoholic beverages from 12 p.m. to midnight. Complimentary valet and self-parking are available at Grand Naniloa Golf course across the street from the hotel.
“On this day, in our continuous effort to support our neighbor island Ohana on Maui after the heart wrenching devastation they recently experienced, Grand Naniloa Hotel will donate 10% of the Hotel’s Lobby Bar food and beverage sales to the relief effort and Hilton Corporation will provide dollar-for-dollar matching of these contributions,” said Hotel General Manager Scott Pauli.
Grand Naniloa Hotel Hilo – a DoubleTree by Hilton is located at 93 Banyan Dr, Hilo, HI. For more information visit www.grandnaniloahilo.com or call (808) 969-3333.