'OHANA WA'A
e mau ka ho'okele
Photo Credit: Danee Hazama
Events
Elevating the collective health and life of our Voyaging traditions
FILL THE BAY! Day
Let's fill the bay with ʻOhana Waʻa!
8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Reed's Bay, Hilo, Hawaiʻi
Bring your tents, chairs, snacks, sailing hats, clothes, instruments & fun-loving energy!
'Ikuwā Festival
Saturday - Sunday, October 15-16
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
ʻImiloa Astronomy Center
600 ʻImiloa Place
Hilo, Hawaiʻi 96720
ʻOhana Waʻa, in partnership with ʻImiloa Astronomy Center and Lonoa Honua is hosting the ʻIkuwā Festival on Oct. 15-16. This free, 2-day festival celebrates the month of ʻIkuwā and the connections between people, communities, and the natural resources and landscapes that we call home.
Join us in celebrating the season, get ready to re-engage with our community and enhance your own "island consciousness". Festivities include live demonstrations, canoes, vendors, oli, storytelling, crafts, live entertainment, games and more!
2024 ʻIkuwā Festival
Returns to ʻImiloa!
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
600 'Imiloa Place
Hilo, Hawaii 96720
‘Ikuwā is coming back to ʻImiloa! Join us from 10am - 3pm, Sunday, October 20, for this FREE festival celebrating the ʻIkuwā season and our connections to land, sea and sky. Bring the whole ʻohana for:
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Makahiki Games
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Keiki Oli Competition
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Live Planetarium Programs Exploring Our Connections to Land, Sea & Sky
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Hula & Mele
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ʻImiloa Interactive Exhibits
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Crafts and Activities
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Waʻa, and more!
Mahalo nui to our partners ʻImiloa, Lono Honua, and festival sponsors Ama OluKai and Kamehameha Schools Kaiāulu.
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