News Staff Admin posted on September 15, 2011 14:41
Aloha Week Celebration at JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa
Complimentary Hawaiian Activities, September 19-24
Ko Olina, Oahu, HI (September 9, 2011) – The luxurious JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa at Ko Olina invites guests to a weeklong celebration of the Hawaiian culture, September 19-24.
“To coincide with the statewide Aloha Festivals celebration this month, our associates have lined up an array of complimentary cultural activities for our guests and visitors to enjoy,” said Dan Banchiu, general manager of AAA Four Diamond award-winning JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa. “We invite everyone to come down and take part in the fun experiences and performances.”
Most Aloha Week activities are complimentary and open to the public. The events include:
Monday, September 19
• 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Ti leaf lei making / Lobby
• 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. – Aloha Week opening program with music, hula dancing and festivities / Lobby
Tuesday, September 20
• 10:00 a.m. – Hawaiian healing demonstration / Lobby
• 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Flower pick making / Lobby
• 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Hula lessons / Lobby
• 5:30 – 6:00 p.m. – Hula show / Pool Terrace
Wednesday, September 21
• 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – Eyelash yarn lei making / Lobby
• 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Kukui nut spinning top making / Lobby
• 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. – Torch lighting and keiki (children) hula show / Pool Terrace
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Thursday, September 22
• 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Sea shell magnet making / Lobby
• 4:30 – 9:30 p.m. – Fia Fia Luau Show* / Lagoon Lawn
Friday, September 23
• 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. – Photo and frame-making class** / Lobby
• 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. – Flower lei making / Lobby
• 5:00 – 6:00 p.m. – Aloha Week closing program / Lobby
• 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. – Strolling musicians and dancers / Various restaurants
Saturday, September 24
• 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. – Flower lei making / Lobby
All times and performances/activities are subject to change without notice.
*Fia Fia Luau Show – Cost is $90/person. Reservations required. Call the Concierge Desk at 808-679-2309.
**Photos will be complimentary; frames $5 each.
$10 validated parking will be available for non-hotel event guests. To learn more about JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa’s week of aloha activities, please call the Concierge Desk at 808-679-3209.