‘Alohilani Resort’s Deep Connection to Aloha Festivals and Hawaiian Culture
‘Alohilani Resort continues its proud tradition of supporting the Aloha Festivals, reflecting the resort’s commitment to preserving and promoting Hawaiian culture. Rafael Torres, General Manager of ‘Alohilani Resort, welcomed the Living808 crew to broadcast today’s episode from the resort! He also joined the show’s hosts to emphasize the importance of this partnership.
Rafael shared, “Every year, we take pride in sponsoring the Aloha Festivals. This long-standing celebration of Hawaiian heritage reinforces our values and commitment to preserving and promoting Hawaiian culture.” He noted that this connection enriches the authentic Hawaiian experience for their guests.
The theme for this year’s Aloha Festivals, “ʻAʻa I Ka Hula,” which encourages leaving bashfulness behind to fully embrace hula, resonates deeply with ‘Alohilani. “With our continued support, we are not shy in sharing the culture and its many art forms,” Torres explained. The resort offers guests hula lessons, lei making, and Hawaiian storytelling led by Kumu James Dela Cruz, who also shares the history of the Hawaiian Monarchy and the resort’s connection to Queen Liliʻuokalani.
This connection is particularly significant given that ‘Alohilani Resort stands on the site of the Queen’s summer cottage, Ke‘alohilani, meaning Heavenly Brightness. The resort’s name and sun-inspired logo draw directly from this legacy.
In further honor of Queen Liliʻuokalani’s legacy, ‘Alohilani partners with the Hawaiian Legacy Reforestation Initiative (HLRI) to restore indigenous trees to the Hawaiian Islands. The resort also offers a special “Love Hawaii Kamaʻāina” room package, donating $10 from each room night to help plant trees in the ‘Alohilani forest through HLRI.
For more information or to book a stay, visit www.alohilaniresort.com.
The 76th Annual Floral Parade
Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Kalākaua Avenue