Aloha Dear Lana’i ‘Ohana,
This message is important for all who love the rich cultural legacy that comes with being from and tied to Lana’i. The people of Lana’i have a special bond with the ‘aina and with one another, it draws people together.
Since opening its doors, the Lana’i Culture & Heritage Center has strived to ensure that your history and the legacy of your elders will not be erased or forgotten. (See tab on homepage titled “Visitor Comments†to see what people are saying about Lana’i CHC.)
I am happy to write that many exciting things are happening with the little heritage center. Among them is a special “Aloha Lana’i†benefit event to be held on O’ahu on March 25th, 2012 at Mamiya Theater (Saint Louis Campus, O’ahu). The information on the website provides readers with details on programs that have been funded through the generosity of OHA Grants, private foundations, island residents and visitors since we opened in October 2007. I invite you to take a little time to view the links below which highlight information about a new fundraising drive and the background history of the program accomplishments over the last 4 years. We are also embarking upon an endowment drive to ensure that the heritage collections which Lana’i ‘ohana have donated to the museum/center will always be safe and available. In these challenging economic times, Lana’i CHC need your help in building economic capacity to continue the work of documenting and sharing Lana’i’s history.
We hope that you will plan to attend the March 25th Aloha Lana’i event, and that you will share this information with everyone who you think would be interested. For generations the rich cultural heritage of Lana’i has been sort of out of sight and out of mind. And because of its unique situation, it remains a little known treasure of Hawai’i. The Lana’i CHC is working to document our island history and pass the legacy on to future generations. This can only be done
with the help and guidance of many hands.
To start, visit — www.lanaichc.org the home page sharing Aloha Lanai information with pdf flyer and other links. Then click: Program Schedule and Events http://www.lanaichc.org/lanai-chc-fundraiserprogram-2012/Aloha-Lanai-Program.html; and then,
Why Support the Lanai Culture & Heritage Center Fundraising Efforts? http://www.lanaichc.org/lanai-chc-fundraiserprogram-2012/lanai_fundraising_effort.html
Various links are noted on the pages for musicians (to their web-sites), Mamiya Theater and Four Seasons, etc.
We will add more information as it becomes available. Updates will be done as needed to website, Facebook, Twitter and by email and media also.
There are lots of exciting things happening and the site is filled with historical references to your families and island history. Mahalo a nui for
your time and consideration. I have been in contact with Donna and we hope to get the word out to all LACA members soon. If you have some additional ideas on how to get the word out, please let us know.
Me ke aloha a nui,
Kepa (and Onaona)