The Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center proudly presents the 5th Annual Bay Area Hawaiian Film Festival - 2008.

Now celebrating its 5 year anniversary, the Bay Area Hawaiian Film Festival is a rare glimpse of Hawaiian perspectives through cinema and will feature films about Hawaiian myths and legends told for the first time in the Hawaiian language; documentaries that explore Hawaiian history through the stories of its monarchy and its people; educational features of modern issues including sovereignty, land rights, and the environment; as well as highlights on cultural traditions of Hula and other native arts & crafts.

This year, in conjunction with the annual film festival, Kaululehua HCC is proud to host a three-day long cultural experience like no other here in the Bay Area. Beginning on Friday, September 26, the Cultural Center presents Hula 2500 Miles From Home, a presentation on how hula in the has survived in the Bay Area so far from Hawai`i . The Cultural Conference culminates on Sunday, September 28 with an exciting presentation on Hula. An introspective look into different types of Hula, Oli & Mele (traditional chant & songs), Protocol, Lei Styles and Lole (hula attire) including hula demonstrations and story telling.
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Festival Location:
Kaululehua Hawaiian Cultural Center,
423 Baden Avenue, South San Francisco

Schedule of Events:
Friday September 26 [8pm-10pm]
"Hula: 2500 Miles Away From Home "
A presentation on how Hula in the Bay Area has survived so far from Hawaii. We also pay homage to our Kumu Hula, past and present.		 $10 donation [limited seating]
Saturday September 27 [1pm - 9pm] doors open 12noon
All Day Screenings of Films and Documentaries

A wide variety of exclusively all Hawaiian films, documentaries, & short stories featuring many of Hawaii’s best filmmakers, writers, & directors.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the festival.
To inquire about group discounts, Email or call 650.588.1091
$15 - All Day Pass
for all Saturday screenings
$10 - Evening Pass
for screenings after 5pm

Sunday September 28  [4pm-6pm]
"Hula: An Introspective Lecture & Presenation"
There will be a discussion and presentation on Oli (chant styles), Hula Pahu, Lei styles, Lole (hula attire), and protocol

$10 Donation


Tickets:
Buy your tickets in advance using PayPal by clicking the 'Pay Now' buttons. Customers who wish to pay by cash or check can call 650.588.1051

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