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FATHER'S DAY: A "KAPENA" Tradition at Waikiki Beach Walk Returns!

June 19, 2022 to June 19, 2022
The musical group Kapena wearing matching green aloha attire & posing at the Plaza Stage.

The electrifying musical group, KAPENA, is a multi-talented, award winning native island family!

Consisting of the renowned Kelly Boy, with daughters Kalena and Lilo and son Kapena, Kapena the band has son Kapena on drums and daughters Kalena and Lilo on keyboards, and bass, respectively. Kelly Boy's wife, Leolani Naipo DeLima, sometimes sings lead vocals, and her extensive hula background makes this incredible family of five a joyful musical and hula experience.

Since the year 2012, KAPENA has graced our stage annually every Fatherʻs Day at the Waikiki Beach Walk to celebrate family and dads from all over the world.

KKumu Blaine Kia posing with a large ipu (gourd-shaped instrument).elly Boy Delima and the Beach Walkʻs cultural and entertainment director, Blaine Kia are longtime friends in the "biz." So what created this annual tradition?

Well, Blaine Kia too, has a family of five!

Also featured every Tuesday afternoon in the Kū Haʻaheo show sharing the Hawaiian culture and tradition of mele and hula (Hawaiian song and dance). Both Blaine and Kelly Boy are proud fathers each having three children of their own, with loving wives.

Come and enjoy an evening with these incredible families on Fatherʻs Day!

KAPENA! Sunday, June 19th, 2022 - 5:00pm to 6:00pm.

 


 

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