April
15 – Moloka‘i Earth Day celebration at Mitchell
Pau‘ole Center featuring the theme: “lehulehu a
manomano ka mālama Moloka‘i” (uncountable
are the ways to care for Moloka‘i)
Hōkūle‘a
at Moloka’i harbor
Chanting
prior to boarding Hōkūle‘a
Ho‘okupu
offered by teacher
Lei
adorning Hōkūle‘a
Children
aboard Hōkūle‘a
Child
exploring sleeping area
Mel Paoa teaching children about Polynesian voyaging
Moloka‘i
Earth Day banner
Posters by Moloka‘i
youth
Artwork by Moloka‘i
youth
One of many displays
lots of live music
“Krack Up Kanaks” emcee the Earth Day celebration
Penny Martin speaks about the significance of Hōkūle‘a
and Mālama Hawai‘i
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Photos by
K. Laing, P. Sato
May
1 - Mālama Kailua Family Day at Kailua Beach Park
Outrigger canoes escort Hōkūle‘a
Hōkūle‘a
is greeted by hundreds on Kailua Beach
Imua Hōkūle‘a
Dancers from Halau Mohala `Ilima await the arrival of Hōkūle‘a
for formal protocol greeting
Original 1975 Hōkūle‘a
crew members are honored
Ho'okupu to be offered to crew members
Kailua schoolchildren perform
One of many interactive environmental exhibits
Learning about students' research on coral reef creatures
Eric Enos demonstrates kapa making
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Photos
by P. Sato
May
20-21 - Nānākuli community celebration, “Ka
hono a ka Pilikua” (The bay of the giant).
Hōkūle‘a
awaits a full day of celebration at Nānākuli
Beach
Hōkūle‘a
on one of its many community sails. In total, more than 250 people
were treated to a sail.
Child learns to make a lauhala bracelet
Competitors in a friendly game of konane
T-shirt celebrating the event made by Nānākuli
High School students
Nānākuli
youth perform hula
Visiting Mālama
Hawai'i's display
Volunteers assist children at Mālama
Hawai'i display
Making a ball out of coconut leaf fronds
Nānākuli
youth enjoy the beach awaiting Hōkūle‘a
to return
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