University of Hawaii Summer Session
Robert Fong demonstrates the power and beauty
of tai chi at the UH in July.

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Try gentle art of tai chi

Star-Bulletin staff

Learn more about tai chi, once dubbed the "other kung fu," through "Tai Chi: An Embodiment of Wisdom," a series of noncredit workshops, talks and a credit course being offered through the University of Hawaii at Manoa Summer Session.

The instructors are T.Y. Pang, a philosopher, traditional Chinese doctor and tai chi chuan master, and Robert Fong, who has studied and worked with Pang for 25 years.

The series opens with a credit course, "Tai Chi Chuan with Robert Fong," running 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Mondays through Fridays July 9 through 22, plus Saturday, July 19 at P.E. Building I. The cost is $96 for Hawaii residents and the course will cover movement, breathing and calmness of mind.

Other events follow:

"Qigong, Tai Chi and Chinese Herbs for Your Health": Pang will give a free lecture 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. July 12 in Kuykendall Hall Auditorium 101.

"A Philosophy for the Modern World": Pang offers the wisdom embodied in the practice of traditional arts of China, including tai chi and other martial arts, calligraphy and herbal medicine. The free talk takes place 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. July 13 in Kuykendall Hall Auditorium 101.

"Tai Chi Chuan with T.Y. Pang": Pang teaches classical Yang-style tai chi, emphasizing precision of movements while illuminating the philosophical and spiritual aspects of the art. The workshop costs $75. Section A runs 7 to 9 p.m. July 14 and 16, and 9 to 10:30 a.m. July 19 in the Athletic Complex, Room 244. Section B runs 7 to 9 p.m. July 15 and 17, and 9 to 10:30 a.m. July 19 in the Athletic Complex, Room 244.

"Tai Chi -- A Dance of Life": Pang and Fong demonstrate the grace, beauty and power of tai chi in a performance followed by a question-and-answer session. The event takes place 8 p.m. July 19 in Orvis Auditorium. The cost is $12 general, $10 for students, seniors, UH faculty and staff.

Call 956-7866 for more information, or connect to http://www.summer.hawaii.edu. Students must be high school graduates to enroll in the credit class.

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By Phil Spalding, Special to the Star-Bulletin
Hula will be part of Hoolaule'a O Ke Kai.

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Seaworthy fest on Molokai

Star-Bulletin staff

Molokai celebrates the ocean during Hoolaule'a O Ke Kai -- A Moloka'i Seafest, Friday and Saturday in Kaunakakai.

Presented by the Molokai'i Visitors Association, the free festival is envisioned as a way to further awareness of the importance of the sea culturally, economically and as a recreational source.

Friday, Molokai canoe clubs will compete in a canoe regatta for all ages. Winners will go on to compete in state finals.

There will also be a papio fishing tournament. Events run 10 am. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday, activities are planned from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Among scheduled events are kayaking and windsurfing competitions, one-person canoe races in teen, masters and makule divisions, a keiki pole fishing tournament, and a 7 a.m. Maunaloa to Kaunakakai Pier bike race.

Food and crafts booths will be open both days, and there will be entertainment by island performers.

At the conclusion of the hoolaule'a, awards will be presented to the competition winners.

Information on joining the competitions is available from the Moloka'i Visitors Association, P.O. Box 960, Kaunakakai, Hawaii 96748. Or telephone 1-(808)-553-3876. The toll free interisland phone number is 1-(800)-553-0404, the toll free number from the mainland is 1-(800)-800-6367.