UH-Hilo to hold event celebrating release of quarter in honor of Edith Kanaka‘ole
The University of Hawaii at Hilo will honor kumu hula and patron of Hawaiian arts and culture Edith Kanaka‘ole on Saturday to celebrate the release...
The University of Hawaii at Hilo will honor kumu hula and patron of Hawaiian arts and culture Edith Kanaka‘ole on Saturday to celebrate the release of her commemorative quarter. 'We are honored to host the celebration of the new quarter with Edith Kanaka‘ole's likeness,' said UH-Hilo Chancellor Bonnie Irwin. 'She has such a profound legacy here at UH-Hilo, and we are happy to welcome the community onto our campus to celebrate her many contributions.' The free event starts at 10:30 a.m. in the school's Performing Arts Center with a 45-minute presentation from the Kanaka‘ole family, UH President David Lassner, a representative for Gov.