June 2nd, 2008 by MauiNOW staff
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CANOES, PART 1:Â LAHAINALUNA TEAM
Hawaii’s voyaging canoe history is still practiced today by paddling clubs, and also schools who learn the art of crafting a canoe. Lahainaluna High School is participating as carvers in this year’s International Festival of Canoes. Jeremy Delos Reyes leads the team as they put their skills from the classroom to work on the water. We also speak with students Michael Lloid Casichs, Kawehi Kaina, Kai Ikaika Lumlung, Ridge Lanoza, Ivan Delaney who share their inspiration and knowledge that they’ve learned. Â
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Hundreds of spectators gathered along Kamehameha Iki Beach Park in Lahaina over the weekend to witness the ceremonial Lunching of Canoes. Master carvers from around Polynesia spent the last two weeks shaping their canoes out of raw albesia logs as part of the annual International Festival of Canoes. It’s a celebration established to keep the Polynesian voyaging tradition alive. Before the launch, each vessel was connected by a ti leaf rope to a stake in the ground, symbolizing its umbilical connection with the land. The master carvers were then presented with a ceremonial adze with which to cut the chord and sever the canoe’s connection with the land. The canoes were set free, signifying a symbolic birthing of the canoes, and the complete transformation of the trees into a functional vessel. (Posted by Wendy Osher: Monday, June 02, 2008)
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June 2nd, 2008 by MauiNOW staff
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INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CANOES, PART 2:Â MASTER CARVERS
Hundreds of spectators gathered along Kamehameha Iki Beach Park in Lahaina over the weekend to witness the ceremonial Lunching of Canoes. Master carvers from around Polynesia spent the last two weeks shaping their canoes out of raw albesia logs as part of the annual International Festival of Canoes. It’s a celebration established to keep the Polynesian voyaging tradition alive. Before the launch, each vessel was connected by a ti leaf rope to a stake in the ground, symbolizing its umbilical connection with the land. The master carvers were then presented with a ceremonial adze with which to cut the chord and sever the canoe’s connection with the land. The canoes were set free, signifying a symbolic birthing of the canoes, and the complete transformation of the trees into a functional vessel. (Posted by Wendy Osher: Monday, June 02, 2008)
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June 2nd, 2008 by MauiNOW staff
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZmNTPKA2pQ[/youtube]INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CANOES PART 3:Â FRANCIS SENENCI MASTER CRAFTSMAN & HALE BUILDER
One of the many cultural events that coincide with this year’s festival of canoes is the construction of three hale structures at the Banyan Tree Park in Lahaina. Host Wendy Osher speaks with master craftsman, Uncle Francis Senenci of Hana, who explains the art behind the tradition.
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Hundreds of spectators gathered along Kamehameha Iki Beach Park in Lahaina over the weekend to witness the ceremonial Lunching of Canoes. Master carvers from around Polynesia spent the last two weeks shaping their canoes out of raw albesia logs as part of the annual International Festival of Canoes. It’s a celebration established to keep the Polynesian voyaging tradition alive. Before the launch, each vessel was connected by a ti leaf rope to a stake in the ground, symbolizing its umbilical connection with the land. The master carvers were then presented with a ceremonial adze with which to cut the chord and sever the canoe’s connection with the land. The canoes were set free, signifying a symbolic birthing of the canoes, and the complete transformation of the trees into a functional vessel. (Posted by Wendy Osher: Monday, June 02, 2008)
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June 2nd, 2008 by MauiNOW staff
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLEQc_BTrnY[/youtube]INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CANOES, PART 4: MASTER NAVIGATOR CHAD KALEPA BAYBAYAN AND THE HOKU AKAKAI
Aha Punanaleo’s deep sea voyaging canoe arrived in Lahaina in Celebration of the 2008 International Festival of Canoes. We speak to Master Navigator Cad Babayan who explains the unique partnership in which the vessel is used as a tool in perpetuating the Hawaiian language to teach students and aspiring navigators about math and science from a Hawaiian paradigm. (Posted by Wendy Osher:  Monday, June 02, 2008)
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
Hundreds of spectators gathered along Kamehameha Iki Beach Park in Lahaina over the weekend to witness the ceremonial Lunching of Canoes. Master carvers from around Polynesia spent the last two weeks shaping their canoes out of raw albesia logs as part of the annual International Festival of Canoes. It’s a celebration established to keep the Polynesian voyaging tradition alive. Before the launch, each vessel was connected by a ti leaf rope to a stake in the ground, symbolizing its umbilical connection with the land. The master carvers were then presented with a ceremonial adze with which to cut the chord and sever the canoe’s connection with the land. The canoes were set free, signifying a symbolic birthing of the canoes, and the complete transformation of the trees into a functional vessel. (Posted by Wendy Osher: Monday, June 02, 2008)
Tags: 2008, Aha Punanaleo, canoe, Chad Babayan, Chad Kalepa Baybayan, fest, festival, hawaii, hawaiian culture, Hawaiian Language, hawaiian paradigm, Hoku Alakai, International Festival of Canoes, Lahaina, master navigator, Maui, News, TV, video, voyaging, Wendy Osher
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June 2nd, 2008 by MauiNOW staff
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INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CANOES, PART 5–HAWAIIAN ART GALLERY
The 2008 International Festivals of Canoes in Lahaina (held from May 18-21) featured a special attraction this year: a Maoli Art exhibit featuring native Hawaiian art by Native Hawaiian artists. Promoters Ianuali Kaonohiokalanikoholua and Daniel Anthony share the widsom of the artisits and the inspiration they draw in part from canoe culture and the water that surrounds the Hawaiian islands.Â
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Hundreds of spectators gathered along Kamehameha Iki Beach Park in Lahaina over the weekend to witness the ceremonial Lunching of Canoes. Master carvers from around Polynesia spent the last two weeks shaping their canoes out of raw albesia logs as part of the annual International Festival of Canoes. It’s a celebration established to keep the Polynesian voyaging tradition alive. Before the launch, each vessel was connected by a ti leaf rope to a stake in the ground, symbolizing its umbilical connection with the land. The master carvers were then presented with a ceremonial adze with which to cut the chord and sever the canoe’s connection with the land. The canoes were set free, signifying a symbolic birthing of the canoes, and the complete transformation of the trees into a functional vessel. (Posted by Wendy Osher: Monday, June 02, 2008)
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