Now that I’m running Qik on my iphone, I’ll turn on the camera every now and then so you can watch what happens:

Kumuola Foundation presents Waikiki Revival
Nã Kumu O Ke Ola (The Sources of Life)
A Hawaiian Cultural Festival
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Waikiki International Marketplace
10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The Trader Vic’s Courtyard in the International Market Place will come alive as the day’s schedule will create a living and interactive experience for island residents and visitors alike moving from the courtyard, to the Kumuola Hale Ku`ai , store just upstairs, and Kumuola Hãlau learning center, also just above the courtyard.

Kumuola will feature NãKumu – Master Artisans and Practitioners of Life, as well as, the Trees and Plants that give us Life. With ongoing Hawaiian Music Kanikapila, Hula, Hana No’eau , Arts and Crafts demonstrations, Hawaiian food booths/local foods, Education about Hawaiian organizations that practice Hawaiian culture. Master Artisans and Practitioners of the Hawaiian culture with their apprentices, will showcase the many Hawaiian values and life lessons of our people in unity with all who come – all to demonstrate a living value of Lokahi A Me Ke Aloha; working together with Aloha. We anticipate a turnout of 3,000 – 5,000 people, malihini a me na kama`aina – keiki to kupuna, children to elders.

These are great times for the ‘ukulele. With Jake leading the way the instrument is gaining popularity accross the globe. Of course everyone out there knows about his playing for the queen but now Ima surprise announcement, Jake has aided in the design af a new soprano size ‘ukulele by Takamine guitars. Wow! The specs sound great including the rosewood fingerboard and mahogany instrument. The only thing I am curious about is the 14 fret neck which in my opinion would subtract from it’s already smaller sound considering it’s size. Although I love the fact that this instrument is going global, I do wish he somehow included a local ‘ukulele maker to further bring recognition to the Hawai‘i ‘ukulele community.

Congratulations Jake! Keep up the good work and keep making us proud.

Link: article from tiki talk