Martin Luther King Jr. peace celebration schedule

For several years the community has gathered to celebrate Kaua‘i’s varied cultures and beliefs.  Monday is the annual Kaua‘i Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration for Peace at Kukui Grove Center Stage. See insert for full schedule. Ron Wiley will be master of ceremonies and there will be an opening performance by David Braun. Expect singing, dancing, and arts and crafts for children of all ages. At 1:15 p.m. there will be a keiki peace parade with children holding banners for peace. Music will be provided by the West Kaua‘i Youth Jazz Ensemble. For those involved in organizations promoting world peace, there will be a table to display  flyers. For more information call, Annaleah Atkinson at 652-7742.

Celebration schedule

• 11 a.m. — Welcome by Rev. Jim Brooking; Introduction by Ron Wiley; Blessing by Sabra Kauka;    “Aloha Begins with Me” with Beth Tokioka

• 11:15 a.m. —  “Aloha Africa” Drumming for Peace

• 11.30 a.m. — New Beginnings Church pastor Davone Florence

• 11:35 a.m. — Tsunami Taiko

• 11:45 a.m. — Jewish Community Prayer with Dale Rosenfeld

• 11:50 a.m. — Universal Dances of Peace and song with Steve Backinoff

• Noon — “I Have A Dream” with Isaac Worth and Moji Sola

• 12:10 p.m. — Tongan Choir

• 12:15 p.m. — African Heritage Cultural Center

• 12:20 p.m. — Lihu‘e Hongwanji Choir and prayer Rev. Midori Kondo

• 12:25 p.m. — “Who You Are Makes a Difference”

• 12:30 p.m. — Voice Weavers Chorus

• 12:40 p.m. — Hindu Peace Sharing-Acharya Kumarswami  

• 12:45 p.m. — West Kaua‘i United Methodist Choir

• 12:55 p.m.  —  Baha’i Presentation                                                  

• 1 p.m. — West Kaua‘i Youth Jazz Ensemble

• 1:15    p.m. — Keiki Parade: Aloha Peace Project West Kaua‘i Youth Jazz Ensemble

• 1:25 p.m. — Song “Let There Be Peace on Earth” with Kiana Okino/Hula Judy Fields