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The Fire Goddess:
"Fly With The Gods" has always been our theme with the winged "Pegasus" on our
Vegas-based helicopters. Our theme for Hawaii is "Pele" (Pele Honua Mea) the
Fire Goddess and maker of lands. We feel honored to use this mythical figure as
the Hawaiian Islands beauty today is due to the extent of their volcanic
origins. Pele is still at work on The Big Island with its active volcano.
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Blessing Of Pele On Heli USA A-Star, Princeville |
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Heli USA Airways News Bureau
For Immediate Release...
Location: Heli USA Airways, Princeville, Kaua'i
Date: Thursday 18th July, 2002
Blessing of Pele on Heli USA Helicopter
Princeville Airport
At 6.30 p.m. on Wednesday July 17th, 2002 at Princeville airport a
blessing ceremony followed by a Luau occurred. 120 people attended
the event including councilman Brian Babtiste, travel industry
professionals and local community guests. The event was to bless the
Heli USA helicopter freshly painted with the image of Pele and raise
money for the Hanalei Hale Halawai Teen Centre. The ceremony was
performed by a Hawaiian Kahu.
Nigel Turner, the CEO of Heli USA Airways stated. "Tonight is
important for the company as our small way of showing respect to
culture of the islands and saying thank you. As a company we always
want to be thought of as part of the community and an ambassador for
Hawaii in promoting tourism around the world. Hawaii is full of
tradition, history, beauty and legends. We feel it is important not
just to be a helicopter tour company but to also educate the
visitors on the history and culture of the islands.
As we all know tourism is vital to Hawaii and after September 11th
even more effort is still needed to bring tourists back to the
islands. Our helicopters are in brochures all over the world and we
wanted an image on the helicopters to help portray the cultural side
of Hawaii to the rest of the world. Hence the idea of Pele was born.
We consulted different cultural organizations including the
prominent cultural and historic artist Herb Cane who supported the
idea.
The image painted by Herb Kane, projects the power of the Hawaiian
people, not the false image often displayed by Hollywood. The
mythology of Pele perfectly represents both the strength of the
Hawaiian people and the rugged volcanic beauty of the islands. From
Pele's birthplace at Diamond Head, her time on Kaua'i ending with
her creation of Mt. Wai'ale'ale crater and now the formation of the
Big Island. The history and spirit of the people combined with the
volcanic origins of the islands is why tourists come here today.
It is important for all of us in business to look after the not so
fortunate in particular the children. Tonight we raised $1120.00 for
the Hanalai Hale Halawai Teen Centre which was established to
encourage constructive activities for local children.
For more information contact:
Rich Johnson
General Manager - Kaua'i
Tel: 808.826.6591
Email:
Rich@HeliUSAKauai.com
John Power
VP Sales and Marketing
Tel: 702.798.4354
Email:
JPower@Heliusa.net
Heli USA Airways is the largest helicopter sightseeing company in
the Western USA and Hawaii with operations in Hawaii, Las Vegas and
Grand Canyon and employs 134 people. Heli USA flies over 120,000
passengers a year and has international sales offices in England,
Japan, Germany and Holland.
Heli USA Airways
275 E. Tropicana Av., Suite 200
Las Vegas, NV 89109 |
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