The added touch of vendors and sponsors' (see list) contributions of door prizes kept the people interacting as the night progressed.  Of course, we must not forget to mention the delicious island style kau kau (buffet) catered by the California Hotel.  It was filling, satisfying and brought back old time memories for many.   The conclusion of the event had everyone join hands and hearts to sing Hawai'i Aloha.  Everyone who attended and participated at the Aloha Gathering 2002 were responsible for the event's success.

"We all did our part, and loved doing what we were doing and because of it, the people who attended felt the "magic" of Aloha and THAT is what made it so successful", said Izzie when asked what she believed is behind the success and the growing popularity of  the Aloha Gatherings.

She went on to say,  "What makes the team effort "click" is sharing the same "vision" for Aloha.  We sincerely want to be an example of "Aloha". We have a need to "help" people find and experience Aloha. It breaks our hearts to see so many people miss the mark and miss out on the "sharing and giving" that Aloha motivates us to do when we are willing. A lot of people are getting the message, though. People are beginning to realize that AlohaWorld isn't out to "make da kala (money)", and we're not plotting ways to get into people's pockets..... AlohaWorld  tries hard to get into the hearts of people through what we have to offer them. There were so many times when we were approached by others who wanted to combine forces with AlohaWorld and "market" this and that in order to make oodles of profit. But we have always steered clear of such offers and continue to move forward to promote "Aloha". The Aloha Gatherings is just one way we've used to share Aloha with others".

Koni also spoke from his heart about the Aloha Gatherings, "All the planning and preparation that Izzie and I, together with the others who share the same vision, contributed to the event ...it blended well with all of those "strangers" who gathered together and shared a very special gift of aloha with each other.  As the event started to roll forward the people were no longer "strangers" but they all became a part of a special bonding of love that  we all call Aloha.  The Aloha Gathering wasn't just a "luau" ..was  not just a "party", nor just a "Polynesian Show".  It was not just a "good fun time". I think that most people would probably agree that for those few hours, no matter what part of the country they came from,  no matter how long they have lived away from the islands,  it didn't matter whether they ever stepped foot on Hawaiian soil or not and no matter what else was going on in their lives before the Gathering, the Spirit of True Aloha was well and alive inside everyone!! I know that I felt it .. beegtime!!"

In a nutshell, AlohaWorld and its Aloha Gatherings are out to prove that Aloha does exist. Not only within those who work together to make the events reality, but within everyone else. The belief factor is, "We DON'T have to LIVE in HAWAI'I in order to experience Aloha's fruitfulness. We only have to realize it's there for us to give and share."   The team is meeting more and more people who share the same vision as they do. More and more folks are wanting to hold on to the "better" way of life that Aloha seems to fulfill. Sharing, giving, loving, respecting, honoring.... the list goes on.  Many people are talking about it and activating it in their lives. 

AlohaWorld's team agrees, "We're just honored to be a part of this 'Aloha revival'. It's like being a part of a heartbeat. It's nothing special we do, but it's like catching a big WAVE and going along for the ride. The great thing about it is that the WAVE is big enough for ALL to surf on..... WhoooHooo! "

Yes!!! ALOHA GATHERING 2003 is already in the process of happening and you're invited to be a part of it too

PRESENTED BY

SPONSORS

ENTERTAINERS

Kamaka Brown
Comedian/Emcee 
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Danny Estocado
Music Entertainment
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Kawika Gapero
Guest Musician
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Halau Hula a Kawika laua 'O Leinani & Kalika
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Pacific Asian Arts
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