Na Wa’a Hanakahi and the Paddlers of Laka will present the 12th Annual Kaihonua on Saturday, July 28, at Hilo Bay. This cultural and educational festival honors the traditions of our sea and lowlands through ocean and earth activities, long distance canoe races, cultural practitioners, local vendors, makahiki games, music, fun and more.
Na Wa‘a Hanakahi and the Paddlers of Laka will present the 12th Annual Kaihonua on Saturday, July 28, at Hilo Bay. This cultural and educational festival honors the traditions of our sea and lowlands through ocean and earth activities, long distance canoe races, cultural practitioners, local vendors, makahiki games, music, fun and more.
Keone Turalde once again will provide the day’s color commentary and musical entertainment. Also onstage will be Diana Aki, Ehulani Stephany and her hula halau, Ira Kekaulua and ohana, Chris Agpoon and many more special guests.
“Come experience our canoe culture with us,” said spokesman Ola Jenkins.
Kaihonua activities will begin at 8:30 a.m., with beach registration from 7:30 a.m.
Na Wa‘a Hanakahi Educational and Cultural Organization (NWHECO) is a community based, grassroots organization whose values and goals are to provide a safe learning environment for children and families to practice kanu culture. Traditional practices and commitment to family is the mission of NWHECO.
“Mai kupuna mai” translates to mean from “generation to generation,” and this reflects the group’s guiding star and current voyage.
This is a free community-based program. For more information, please contact Jenkins at 989-5946 or nawaa2000@gmail.com.