Long-time residents, family and friends from all over the islands and the world enjoyed the open house, grand opening and dedication of Laie's own Courtyard by Marriott this past Saturday.
The celebration took place on a beautiful, sunny day in "lovely Laie". We share for your enjoyment a few images from the event, courtesy of Monique Saenz of BYU-Hawaii.
Kela Miller danced while Joe Ah Quin sang "Behold Laie"
Pres. Dieter F. Uchtdorf of the First Presidency of the LDS Church spoke prior to offering a dedicatory blessing
Telesia ("Sia") Tonga was the Mistress of Ceremonies
for the dedication program
Kumu Cy Bridges performed an oli
The Ko'olauloa Children's Chorus sang "Holding Hands Around The World"
The Uchtdorfs and the Woods untied the maile lei at the hotel front entrance
Mahalo,
The Envision Lā'ieTeam
Envision Lā'ie represents a diverse group of residents and
stakeholders of Ko'olau Loa working together to study Lā'ie and plan for its
future possibilities, a future that protects quality of life and
emphasizes the values of the people who live in the Ko'olau Loa region. For
more information, visit: www.envisionlaie.com
