Highlights of the Opening Ceremony


Opening Ceremony


Hawaiian Chant by Kai`u Kimura (`Imiloa), students of University of Hawai`i at Hilo College of Hawaiian Language, and Ua Ao Hawai`i.

Speakers

Dr. Rose Tseng, Chancellor of the University of Hawai`i at Hilo (left) and Dr. Masahiko Hayashi, Director of Subaru Telescope, NAOJ (right).


Mr. Delbert Nishimoto, representative of United States Senator for Hawai`i Daniel Inouye (left). Kumiko S. Usuda (Chair of Galileo Block Party Committee) read the message from State of Hawai`i Governor Linda Lingle and Lt. Governor James R. "Duke" Aiona, Jr.
See the message from Governor and Lt. Governor


William P. Kenoi, Mayor of the County of Hawai`i.
Each observatory received the Certificate of Appreciation from the mayor.


Talk Story Session with Mayor


Middle school students from Kamehemeha Schools, St. Joseph School, Hilo Intermediate School, Connections PCS asked the mayor about the community, science, education, and other topics.


Representative Clift Tsuji were among the audience (left). Mr. "Galileo Galilei" also asked a question to the mayor (right).

Each student received the Certificate of Achievement



See the Big Island Video News (Video by David Corrigan)
See the Callie McNew's You Tube video
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