The annual program is funded by an endowment by actress Carol Burnett from the award paid to her in her successful lawsuit against the National Enquirer. For more information, call 956-8881. The four-day event features guest speakers, a parade, dance, debates and workshops. UH Center for Hawaiian Studies Associate Professor Lili'kala Kame'elihiwa will be the keynote speaker. Events include Japanese mochi pounding, Filipino martial arts and folkdance, Indian Kuchipudi dance, Hawaiian music by slack key guitarist Ledward Ka'apana and recording artist John Cruz.
Events are free and open to the public.
Parking is available behind Diamond Head Theatre. The free presentation will be held at Burns Hall, Room 2118. The University of California, Berkeley professor is one of the most influential social science academics in the world. The free lecture is open to the public. Who Do Not Grieve.