STAR-BULLETIN / 2002 The statue of Duke Kahanamoku in Waikiki is traditionally draped with leis for his birthday.

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A 5-day celebration
of all things Duke

The Fourth Annual Duke's Ho'laule'a celebrates the accomplishments of Hawaii's folk hero, Duke Kahanamoku, in five days of events beginning tomorrow.

Kahanamoku won six Olympic medals in a 20-year career beginning in 1912. He was the first person to be inducted into both the Swimming Hall of Fame, in 1965, and the Surfing Hall of Fame, in 1966.

This year's celebration kicks off on the 115th anniversary of the athlete's birth, beginning with a traditional Hawaiian greeting at his statue.

The celebration concludes with a special Kahanamoku-themed Brunch on the Beach on Sunday.

Tomorrow

Birthday greeting: 8 a.m., Kahanamoku statue
The Converse Hawaiian Open Preliminaries: 7 a.m.-5 p.m., Waikiki Beach. Men's and women's long-boarding competition.
"Duke Kahanamoku: Hawaii's Soul:" 60-minute special on Kahanamoku's life, 7 p.m., KGMB/CBS

Thursday

Converse Hawaiian Open: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., preliminaries.
Keiki Swim Splash & Autograph session: 10 a.m., Outrigger Waikiki beach area. Clinic on swimming techniques. Call 921-9731.

Friday

The Converse Hawaiian Open: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., semifinals
Hawaiian Airlines Duke's Legends Surf Classic: - 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Queen's Surf, preliminaries for five-person teams, to benefit Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation.
Waikiki Beach Boys Legends Celebration: 3 to 5 p.m. Duke's Waikiki. Former beach boys and friends of Kahanamoku gather.

Saturday

The Converse Hawaiian Open 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., finals
Hawaiian Airlines Duke's Legend Surf Classic: 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., finals
Duke's Ocean Mile Swim: 8 a.m. registration; 9 a.m. start, from Duke's Waikiki.
Bud Light Surf Polo Tournament: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kapahulu Groin. Polo-playing on surfboards.
Bishop Museum's Duke's Historical Display and Lei Making: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach. Kahanamoku's Olympic gold medals and other items will be on display; Sandra Hall, author of "Duke: A Great Hawaiian," speaks at 11 a.m. Leis made will be used to drape the statue.
Waikiki Community Lei Making: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sheraton Moana Surfrider. Includes display on history of surfing.
Lei Draping of Duke's Statue: 5 p.m. Followed by sidewalk surfboard procession along Kalakaua Avenue, starting at Outrigger Waikiki.
Sunset on the Beach: 7:30 p.m., Queen's Surf. Entertainment and food booths, plus showing of "Duke Kahanamoku: Hawaii's Soul" and "The Ride."
"Duke Kahanamoku: Hawaii's Soul:" Repeat, 8 p.m. KGMB/CBS.

Sunday

Brunch on the Beach: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Kalakaua Avenue. Block party with food, music and dance. Performers include Royal Hawaiian Band, Kamehameha Schools Hawaiian Ensemble, Danny Kaleikini.
Bishop Museum's Duke's Historical Display: 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Hyatt Regency Waikiki. Repeat of Saturday's event, with author Hall at 10:30 a.m.
Waterman Challenge: 10 a.m. Waikiki Beach. Teams of lifeguards compete in swimming-paddle board-canoe relay.
Sunset on the Beach: 7:30 p.m., Queen's Surf. Repeat of "Duke Kahanamoku: Hawaii's Soul" and "Blue Crush."