08/29/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/29/2024 13:11
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***VOSOT script below for consideration***
WHO: Hawaiʻi Ponoʻī Coalition and the UH Mānoa Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge
WHAT: Hawaiian History Month, a month-long celebration honoring Queen Liliʻuokalani, the last reigning monarch of Hawaiʻi, and promoting the rich cultural heritage and language of the Hawaiian people
WHEN: September 1-30
WHERE: Various locations on Oʻahu, including Kawaiahaʻo Church, ʻIolani Palace, King Kamehameha V Judiciary History Center, UH Mānoa Kennedy Theatre and online platforms
WHY: Hawaiian History Month is an opportunity to honor Queen Liliʻuokalani and promote cultural awareness through a diverse range of activities, such as music, poetry, theatre, film and panel discussions. The event aims to foster a deeper understanding of Hawaiian history, culture and language while encouraging community engagement and education.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
For more information on the schedule of events go to the Hawaiian History Month website.
B-ROLL: ( 54 seconds )
:00-:19 File, 2023 concert at Kawaiahaʻo Church
:20-:29 Queen Liliʻuokalani (Credit: Hawaiʻi State Archives)
:30-:54 File, various Hawaiian cultural events from 2023 Hawaiian History Month
SOUNDBITES:
Jon Osorio, Dean/UH Mānoa Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge
(10 seconds)
"We study these things as an understanding of how we should see the future, how we should move toward the future and who we are going to be and who our children are going to be."
(16 seconds)
"Hawaiian Studies is a center that was born out of a deep desire by our own people to actually know more about the history that places us in conflict with America, with the United States."
SUGGESTED VO SCRIPT
Pronunciation guide: Liliʻuokalani (LEE-LEE-OO-OH-KAH-LUH-KNEE), Kawaiahaʻo (KAH-WHY-AH-HA-OH), Puana (POO-AH-NUH)
INTRO
UH Mānoa is helping organize events for Hawaiian History Month this September, celebrating Queen Liliʻuokalani and the rich culture of Hawaiʻi.
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Festivities kick off this Sunday, September 1st with a free tribute concert at Kawaiahaʻo Church. On Monday, the public can also join a memory walk and enjoy free tours at ʻIolani Palace to mark the Queen's birthday.
The month also features panel discussions on Hawaiian history and the premiere of UH Hawaiian language play Puana.
SOT (Super: Jon Osorio, Dean/UH Mānoa Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge)
<"We study these things as an understanding of how we should see the future, how we should move toward the future, and who we are going to be and who our children are going to be.">
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Events will take place throughout the month at various sites on Oʻahu and even aboard a historical trolley ride through Honolulu. For more details, visit our website at xxx (station's website).