PACIFIC SUPERHEROES

Aloha PACIFIC SUPERHEROES, if you’re around the way on Oahu Island please go and check out this photographic exhibition ‘Reawakening’ currently at Honolulu Hale. Its supporting and cultivating the healing process for families who are hurt with the pains of incarceration, especially the pains that our children carry. This is a programme that I hope can gain more support and recognition through out the pacific, as we all know art as therapy is a liberty of expression with emotion,spirit, being and life force where words may not have been so free to dance. Peace + Luv PACIFIC SUPERHEROES,  mahalo nui ohana!!!

‘Project Focus Hawaii was established in 2005 as a means of enriching the lives of children suffering from emotional or physical problems. Through photography, like any art which can be used as a tool for healing and self-exploration, children of incarcerated women, acting as both photographers and subjects, have presented “Reawakening”, a collaborative exhibtion with Ka Hale Ho’ala Hou no na Wahine and the Women’s Community Correctional Centre [WCCC] on O’ahu. The project lasted 12 weeks during the summer. Photographers Laurie Callies and Lisa Uesugi made portraits of the children, who, in turn, photographed their mothers at prison, using Holga cameras. The exhibition is currently displayed at the Honolulu Hale courtyard 8am – 4.30pm weekdays, through til 29 January. For more info click here’

‘CHIEF’ a short film starring Chief Sielu Avea just won the Best Dramatic Short Award at the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival over the weekend. The award makes the locally-made film eligible to be nominated for an Academy Award.

Mayor Mufi Hannemann today congratulated local writer/director Brett Wagner and producer Dana Satler Hankins on their success with ‘CHIEF’ at the Los Angeles International Short Film Festival. “We applaud this achievement,” said Mayor Hannemann, a strong supporter of the project since its inception. “This film is a shining example of the potential of Hawaii’s film industry.

‘CHIEF’ has been recognized by a number of high profile festivals Continue reading ‘“Chief” A Short Film By Brett Wagner’

It was a privilege to meet and interview an original member at the ‘Te Manahua’ kapa haka competition held in La’ie, Oahu this month. Whaea Esther Jessop (QSM) was as graceful as ever and a highlight of the event with her poise and mana held within the Ngati Ranana roopu.

As a original member who made the long journey by ship to London fifty years ago with a small group of young Maori traveling for the first time, PACIFIC SUPERHEROES wish u many more fabulous voyages abroad that continuously educate us young ones as we try to navigate our way through the world Continue reading ‘Happy 50th Birthday Ngati Ranana Originals’

Aloha from Hawaii-Nei, our beloved Hawaii. Here’s a flyer from the event we’re filming, and yes its hot hot hot over here!!! Mauriora whanau

p.s Ngati Ranana (London) and Te Rerearangi from Australia are confirmed participants in the competition, going up against two groups from Oahu, ‘Te Rangatahi’ from Kapolei and ‘Te Hokioi’ from Laie, while Na Mamo o Haloa are a hula halau with only one Maori in the group, their tutor and kaea, and one the ones to keep an eye out for from Kauai. Cool aye! Mauriora!!!

Check this out Pacific Superheroes, polynesians keeping it tight in Hawaii with participants from all cultures with a love for kapa haka Maori. Pacific Superheroes LTD are making their way up to Hawaii to document and celebrate the occassion . Lets support this event, even better come and join the occassion if your in the hood. 1Luv ohana!!!

The ancient chants of Aotearoa (New Zealand) will fill the air at the Polynesian Cultural Center’s 9th Annual Te Manahua Maori Cultural Competition.

While the festival’s name has changed, this enriching whakataetae (competition) is still marked by the harmonious melodies and dances of Aotearoa as well as ornate traditional Maori costumes. Beginning last year, the yearly song and dance festival alternates between youth and adult competitions. This year, adults will take the stage, perpetuating the wairua (spirit) of the Maori culture.

Both local and national competitors eloquently grace the stage, displaying pride for the islands of Aotearoa. In addition, a Maori group from London will also compete at Te Manahua, rounding out the exciting competition.

When: Saturday, August 9- 9 a.m.

Where: Polynesian Cultural Center’s Pacific Theater, 55-370 Kamehameha Hwy., La’ie, HI

Why: Celebrate Maori heritage and culture through song and dance.

Admission: Tickets are $8 for adults and $6 for keiki 3-11. Kama’aina Annual Pass holders and keiki under 3 are free.

Information: For more information or to make reservations, please call the Polynesian Cultural Center ticket office at (800) 367-7060 or visit the PCC Web site at www.polynesia.com. In Hawai’i, call (808) 293-3333.

from Louisa Tei (Te Rarawa, Nga Puhi, Fuipu’a/Tufuiopa/Afega villages and Gau Island)

275 Mangere born & raised! much luv Louisa.

Mean Maori/Samoan/Fijian in Hawaii Mean!!!