09/17/2019
Aloha , Iaorana, Ta Lofa, Kiaora,
Bula Vinaka, Malo lei lei .....
" Kowabunga! "
What A Show .....
This is a Mahalo post to share my heart for the blessed past weekend that we all got to experience "The Aloha Spirit" through various Halau's and Polynesian Productions gracing the "Stage Of Aloha" with the beautiful culture of the Pacific and South Pacific Islands through there song and dance at, "Surf City Days" "He'e Nalu Aloha Pier Festival 2019" of the Big Island of Huntington Beach, Ca.
Mahalo Nui! to the City Of Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District for all the support and provisions. And special thanks to Darci Henderson and Sue Firth Welfringer for all there hard work on helping making sure this event was a success.
A Big Mahalo to DUKES Restaurant GM Duke's Huntington Beach Brett Barnes Founder and co-producer of "He'e Nalu Aloha Pier Festival" for his never ending " Aloha " and support on making sure the event ran smooth and everyone was happy and nourished 🙂 Mahalo for your Mana!
A Big Mahalo to BeachSport.org Scott Hubbel for bringing all the competitive sports and support to make event enjoyable and successful.
Blessing: Mahalo Nui to Kalani Akui for the Hawaiian blessing prior to the start of the festival weekend.
The Word: Mahalo to Berle Bubbah Edayan for the Sunday morning message about " Forgiveness "
Mahalo to my He'e Nalu staff whom worked hard and endlessly to ensure that the production was the best that it could be and, that everyone had a safe festival experience.
Stage Manager:
Selyna Arciaga McKee A special thanks to this young lady whom volunteered which, I'm so grateful for! She's the Director Of "Island Inspirations" Polynesian entertainment company based in Huntington Beach, Ca.
Security:
Always can count on these bradahs 🙂 thank you so much for your servant hearts ....
Norman Kaipo Tuiolosega
Danny Boy
Kimo Sefulu
MC Host:
Mahalo to Kamaka Brown Annie Nadal Rivera of V93 FM SIN Radio for doing another amazing job! with keeping the performances flowing and filling in with their humor to keep everyone entertained between acts.
" Tama's Night Of Fire "
Leolani Gallardo A special thanks to Te Aho Nui for their 2nd year participating and bringing an amazing showcase of Fire Performers to the " Stage Of Aloha " Keeping it hot!!!
Surprise special guest Performers:
All the way from the beautiful islands of French Polynesia Tahiti we, were fortunate to have the group " Iaorana " from the district Papara under the direction of Eva Grouazel grace the stage as the first ever Tahitian Dance group from the South Pacific to perform at the Huntington Beach Pier Plaza. We are grateful for you reaching out and sharing your beautiful songs and dances.