Kalo & 'Awa Festival

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Celebrating Hawaiian Traditions Join us for a full day of cultural celebration honoring kalo, ʻawa, and traditional Hawaiian practices through hands-on learning activities and community sharing at our annual Kalo & ‘Awa Festival! RSVP NOW Theme: Growing Mahi ʻai (Farming) The Kalo & ʻAwa Festival celebrates two plants deeply rooted in Hawaiian culture, history, and tradition. Kalo, represents life, nourishment, and connection to the land, while ʻawa is a ceremonial plant used to foster healing, reflection, and community. This festival honors ancestral knowledge, cultural practices, and the enduring relationship between people and ʻāina. Event Details Date: Saturday, September 12th Time: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Location: Palm Meadow, Waimea Valley Admission: Free for all Event Schedule 8:00 AM – Check-in begins (Main Lawn) 8:30 AM – Protocol (Palm Meadow) 8:45AM – Welcome Speech by Richard Pezzulo, Waimea Valley Executive Director 9:00 AM – First Speaker - Joey Cadiz, Lau Lau Solutions, "Community efforts after Kona Low storms" 9:15 AM – Second Speaker- Mokihana Soliai, Waimea Valley Ancestral Crop Gardener 9:30 AM – Third Speaker- Duffy Chang, Pōhaku making and kuʻi demonstration 10:30 AM – ʻAwa Presentation and Demonstration by Ulise Funaki 11:30 AM – Kalo Identification by Anthony Deluze 12:00 PM – Huli giveaway 12:00 PM – Hālau hula performances (Halau I Ka Lima Kuhilani ) 12:30 PM – Music Performance by Jonah Davis 1:30 PM – Kanikapila (all guests invited) 3:00 PM – Event ends Experience Includes Opening ceremony and cultural protocol Live hula and Hawaiian music Cultural demonstrations and ʻike sharing Kalo identification and tasting experiences ʻAwa preparation and cultural education Hands-on learning activities and community engagement Local vendors and food offerings Huli giveaway Keiki Activities Plant & wood slab sale RSVP NOW Frequently Asked Questions What is the Kalo & ʻAwa Festival? The Kalo & ʻAwa Festival at Waimea…

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