Focus Hawaii Kahana Valley Fair 1996

Focus Hawaii Kahana Valley Fair 1996

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Description

Hosted by Lance Chase, this 1996 episode of Focus Hawaii spotlights the third annual Kahana Valley Health Fair, a community‑driven event dedicated to improving health awareness and strengthening cultural ties within the Kahana Valley community. Guests Auriella Hughes (RN, Kahuku Hospital), Al Rogers (Park Manager, Ahupuaʻa O Kahana State Park), and Kekela Miller (State Parks program coordinator and longtime Kahana resident) share insights into the planning, purpose, and impact of the fair. They discuss the valley’s unique cooperative lease program, deep cultural history, and longstanding health challenges—including diabetes, hypertension, teen pregnancy, and limited access to health services. The fair brings together more than 35 health agencies, Kahuku Hospital staff, local artisans, kupuna, youth groups, and residents to provide screenings, education, Hawaiian healing demonstrations, cultural activities, healthy foods, hikes, and performances. Through community involvement, cultural preservation, and a holistic approach combining Western and traditional Hawaiian healing practices, the fair fosters trust, unity, and empowerment in a historically isolated community. The episode includes lively footage of food booths, crafts, entertainment, PCC performers, keiki activities, and Hawaiian healing demonstrations, culminating in a reaffirmation of laulima—the community working together for collective health and well‑being.

Length of Video

00:29:50

File Size

363.2 MB

Archives Call Number

22.FH

Air Date

Fall 9-3-1996

Keywords

Lance Chase, Focus Hawaii, Kahana Valley Fair, La Ola O Kahana, Kahuku Hospital, Auriella Hughes, Al Rogers, Kekela Miller, Ahupuaʻa O Kahana State Park, Hawaiian healing, community health fair, health education Hawaii, Kahana Valley residents, Hawaiian culture programs, diabetes in Hawaii, hypertension in Native Hawaiians, teen pregnancy, traditional medicine, lomilomi, herbal medicine, holistic health, Hawaiian crafts, PCC performers, Kahana community association, cultural preservation, laulima, rural health initiatives Hawaii

Focus Hawaii Kahana Valley Fair 1996

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