UHWO celebrates Makahiki season, Nov. 19

‘O Lono ‘Oe Makahiki Festival

‘O Lono ‘Oe Makahiki Festival

Learn more about the Hawaiian culture surrounding the Makahiki season by participating in cultural activities and demonstrations on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Great Lawn.

Students,  faculty, staff, and the community are encouraged to attend.

Makahiki games are divided into adult and children age groups. The child age group divisions are pre- K, grade 1, grades 2-5, grades 6-8. Competitors can pre-register or register the day of the event by emailing Haunani Haia (hhaia@hawaii.edu).

This event is sponsored by the UHWO Hawaiian-Pacific Studies Program, USDOE Building & Bridging Native Hawaiian Futures Title III Grant, and the John A. Burns School of Medicine.

 

Image courtesy of UHWO Staff