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18th Annual Waimanalo ・ Kanikapila, April 19 （ Sat ） at Waimanalo Beach Park ！

Honolulu, HI - Naalehu Theatre announces the 18th Annual Waimanalo ・ Kanikapila on April 19, 2025 （ Saturday ） from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Waimanalo Beach Park.


The annual event featuring Hawaii's finest musicians, dancers, and entertainers will be held in memory of Cyril ・ Lani ・ Pahinui and his famous father, Gabby ・ Pahinui. This

event will honor their contributions to Hawaiian music and the musical heritage of the Waimanalo community.


The event is free admission and will feature over 100 of Hawaii's best musicians and hula dancers. In addition, there will be community organization educational ・ information booths, music workshops, cultural demonstrations and exhibits, and Hawaiian Lomi Lomi massage to support athletes and community groups, food booths, craft vendors, and more.


In 2007, Cyril ・ Pahinui started Waimanalo ・ Kanikapila in honor of his late father Gabby ・ Pahinui. The festival was based on the constant weekend kanikapila gatherings at the family home on Bell ・ Street in Waimanalo during Cyril's childhood. Just as it was back then, the event brings together over 100 musicians and thousands of fans for truly unforgettable moments, amazing performances, and a unique all-star jam featuring some of Hawaii's greatest musicians playing music together. Cyril was instrumental in keeping the festival going and in choosing the design for future t-shirts.


The 18th Festival will also celebrate Skylark ・ Rossetti ・ with the 6th annual Skylark ・ Rossetti Broadcaster Award, presented last year.


Naalehu Theater is Waimanalo ・ Canoe Club, Hawaii Tourism Authority, Friends ・ of ・ Waimanalo, Hawaii Affairs, Outrigger Resorts, First Hawaiian ・ Bank, Domino's, Sustainable ・ Coastlines, and the Henry Kapono Foundation, we are proud to continue this event. The event is free to the public and is supported by t-shirt sales; t-shirts can be purchased at the event or online at \www.GabbyPahinui.com and www.CyrilPahinui.com\.


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[About Naalehu Theater]


Naalehu Theater was founded in 1995 Hawaii-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization with a strong commitment to Hawaii's culture, theater and historic preservation.


George ・ Lanakila Keikiahi'ali ・ Naope began this program in 1995 at the Naalehu Theater. It provides music instruction to at-risk youth in remote and isolated communities. Since then it has grown significantly and has impacted over 5,000 youth in Hawaii.


[About Waimanalo ・ Kani Kapila]


This annual gathering of Hawaii's best musicians, dancers, and entertainers features Cyril ・ Lani ・ Pahinui and his famous father, Gabby ・ Pahinui. This event honors their contributions to Hawaiian music and celebrates the musical heritage of the Waimanalo community. Proceeds from the annual T-shirt sale support this event and music education programs.

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  • Posted : 2025/04/03
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