Press Contact:		Jackie Smythe Honu Group Communications Executive Vice President
		Hawai‘i Capital Cultural Coalition 1001 Bishop Street ASB Tower, Suite 2800 Honolulu, HI 96813
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Heritage Events

More Hawaiian heritage information can be found here.

• Keiki Hula
  June 19, 2008
• Ahahui Ka`ahumanu
  105^th Anniversary
  June 27, 2010
• King Kamehameha
  Ho‘olaulea & Parade
  Jun 11, 2010
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HCCC Events

• Washington Place
  Dec 10, 2008

Press Releases:

February 17, 2010

HTA AWARDS $600,000 TO ORGANIZATIONS
THAT PERPETUATE HAWAIIAN CULTURE

The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority (HTA), the state agency for tourism, with guidance from the Hawaiian Cultural Program Advisory Council (HCPAC), has selected 27 programs to receive funding through its Kūkulu Ola – Living Hawaiian Culture Program (LHCP) in 2010 (see attached for a list of the awardees).

“The Hawaiian culture is an integral part of our islands’ identity that sets us apart as a special and unique visitor destination,” said Mike McCartney, HTA’s President and Chief Executive Officer. “HTA remains committed to supporting programs that respects, perpetuates and preserves the Hawaiian culture for both visitors and residents.”
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February 2, 2010

The Hawai’i Capital Cultural Coalition (HCCC) gratefully announces funding from The Hawai’i Tourism Authority and Kamehameha Schools. The HCCC has been awarded a $20,000 contract through the Hawai’i Tourism Authority’s 2010 Kūkulu Ola – Living Hawaiian Culture Program in support of the coalition’s Hawai’i Capital National Heritage Establishment project. The HCCC has also received a $3,000 donation from Kamehameha Schools for general operating support.

A National Heritage Area is a grass roots community partnership that involves collaboration to carry out existing or new programs by non-profits and other community organizations that nurture and celebrate the unique cultural heritage of an area. The purpose of a NHA is helping people share their stories.
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October 5 - 13, 2009

February 27, 2009

February 17, 2008

On January 30th, Senator Daniel Inouye introduced legislation in the U.S. Congress to designate the Hawai‘i Capital National Heritage Area for the Honolulu/Kapalama ahupua‘a which covers Kakak‘ako, Downtown, Nuuanu and Kapalama. The bill (S.359) was co-sponsored by Senator Daniel Akaka.

Thursday, February 19th, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at the entrance of Ali‘iolani Hale (by the King Kamehameha Statue), there will be a ceremony to announce this exciting initiative. Senator Inouye will be there to discuss the Congressional legislation and plans for the future of the Hawai‘i Capital National Heritage Area …more

December 12, 2008

Over fifty leaders from arts and cultural organizations and institutions, businesses, city and state government, and other interested individuals gathered to celebrate Hawai‘i Capital Cultural Coalition’s (HCCC) completion of the partners’ National Heritage Area Feasibility Study. The announcement took place in the heart of the proposed Hawai‘i Capital National Heritage Area at Hawai‘i’s oldest residence, Washington Place, home to Queen Lili‘uokalani. The long-awaited publication is an integral step in the application process to become designated as a National Heritage Area by the U.S. Congress. The study was conducted in 2006/07 in accordance with National Park Service (NPS) Guidelines…more

June 2, 2007

June 2, 2007 Honolulu awaits 'heritage area' status By Mary Vorsino Organizations and businesses on a swath of land from Kalihi to Kaka’ako would be eligible for millions in federal and private grants for property improvements if a special federal “heritage area” designation is approved. The grants could be used for everything from brochures on the history of a property to major renovations on historic buildings. The “heritage area” designation, which must be approved by Congress, would be one of 37 in the nation and only the third in the West. …more

September 2, 2006

The National Heritage Area program, operated by the US Department of the Interior National Park Service, encourages residents, government agencies, non-profit groups and private partners to collaboratively plan and implement programs and projects that recognize, preserve and celebrate America's defining landscapes. Once NHA designation is achieved, the National Park Service provides technical assistance, marketing and…more

October 2, 2003

Governor Linda Lingle and Mayor Jeremy Harris today, in recognition of October as National Arts and Humanities Month, signed a joint proclamation to create and designate the "Hawai‘i Capital Cultural District" (HCCD).

The new HCCD is supported by State and City & County offices, and operated by a coalition representing more than 25 civic buildings, museums, historic sites, galleries, entertainment venues, businesses, and restaurants…more