Wed, Nov 08
|Honokaa & Around Island
Makahiki 'Aha Pule 'Āina Holo Run & Closing Ceremony at Peopleʻs Theatre
Open invite Ceremonial Circle Island Run in itʻs 10th Year!
Time & Location
Nov 08, 2023, 5:00 PM HST – Nov 12, 2023, 8:30 PM HST
Honokaa & Around Island, 45-3574 Mamane St, Honokaa, HI 96727, USA
About the Event
Eia ke Kāhea!! Ka Makahiki 'Aha Pule 'Āina Holo will return this year across Hawai'i Island! A 4 day ceremonial relay prayer run for the 'Āina and our communities dedicated to Lono and aligned with the opening of the Makahiki season. Makahiki traditions are old, but the run is new, this is the 10th year, inspired by the ancestral run of Native Americans who shared their story of cultural revival in modern times. They will be here again on this Makahiki run, from various tribes across the continent, as well as members of the Tasuki Run of Japan, bringing their spirit staffs to join Lono to connect to this land and inspire the people.
Join for the whole journey or just a portion in your area. All ages and abilities welcome. Participate by Running, Cheering, Driving, Ceremony, Dance, making food for each dayʻs meals (Ai Pono, Ai Local), leis, personal…