On July 21, The Storybook Theatre of Hawai‘i presented the grand opening of the Spark M. Matsunaga International Children’s Garden For Peace in Hanapepe. The grand opening was a fundraiser to support ongoing educational programs, school visitations for all ages,
On July 21, The Storybook Theatre of Hawai‘i presented the grand opening of the Spark M. Matsunaga International Children’s Garden For Peace in Hanapepe.
The grand opening was a fundraiser to support ongoing educational programs, school visitations for all ages, school tours and summer internships and enrichment programs at the Storybook Theatre.
The event kicked off at 6 p.m. as Rev. Nani Hill blessed Kevin’s Gate, the entrance of Storybook Theatre.
At 6:30 p.m., Mayor Bernard Carvalho, Jr. formally introduced Kumu Hula Doric Yaris’s Halau.
Music by slack key musicians Cindy Combs and Cyril Pahinui elegantly played from 7 to 9 p.m.
And from 9 to 10 p.m., master of ceremonies David Hamil introduced garden designer Kim Duffett and gate builder Wayne Zebzda.
