HONOLULU Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa unveiled its new Kalia Tower with sculptures that honor ancient Hawaii. The resort commissioned Hawaii artist Kim Duffett to create Kaha Ka `Io Me Na Makani, “The Hawk Soars with the Winds.”
The statues were unveiled in a Hawaiian ceremony that marked the soft opening of the new Kalia Tower on May 16. A grand opening celebration is planned for September 2001. (5/17/01)