Today was the Wehena, or Opening Ceremony, for FestPAC 13. Each of the delegations was announced with an ʻolelo Hawaiʻi oli. The delegation then did a dance celebrating their culture, followed by an exchange of gifts. In the following days there will be more dance performances by each delegation that will be available on the live feed.
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The MCs were great! They introduced each delegation in ʻOlelo Hawaiʻi, French, & English! (HNN screen shot)
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As each delegation entered the arena ... (HNN screen shot)
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... a cultural practitioner chanted an oli greeting the delegation. (HNN screen shot)
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The delegation did a welcome dance. (HNN screen shot)
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Gifts were presented to the Governor & his wife through a representative. (HNN screen shot)
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The rep then showed the gift to the Governor for his approval. (HNN screen shot)
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In exchange, a gift from the Governor was presented to each delegation. (HNN screen shot)
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The less than pleasant experience I started my day out with was having the post for my implant inserted in place of Tooth #31 that had to be removed just before Thanksgiving last year. It had been cracked a few years earlier but had cracked even further & had become infected. Dr. Madeisky had to extract it; this morning Dr. Hiranaka installed the post. It was okay for the 1st half of the procedure but later I could feel the pain; I apparently have more nerves in that area than normal. They had to give me more numbing agent. In about 2 months he will check it to see whether it is ready for the crown to be installed.
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While they waited for the anesthetic to take effect, I got to watch a video of reef fish (& a turtle).
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Hereʻs the newly installed post & healing collar. (Photo by Melissa)
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Hereʻs an x-ray showing the post in place in my jaw. (Photo by Melissa)
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Hauʻoli lā Hānau e Kip, Marcia, Gloria, & Peter!
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