Wehena Makahiki
The beautiful Makahiki celebration was this week. It's all about the start of the Makahiki season, harvest, peace, and games. Check out the interview with Pūlama Collier from King Kekaulike High School, she breaks down what it is all about.
Aloha 👋 Just wanted to share the beautiful Wehena Makahiki celebration we had this week. It's all about the start of the Makahiki season, harvest, peace, and games. Check out the interview with Pūlama Collier, Kumu (teacher) at King Kekaulike High School. She breaks down what it is all about.
About the Wehena Makahiki Celebration
The Makahiki Festival is a traditional Hawaiian event celebrating harvest, peace, and joy. In this contemporary version, the ʻAha Makahiki ceremony marks the start of the season. Schools from preschool to college come together to pay tribute, not just to the spiritual essence of Lono, but to collective efforts in Hawaiian education and cultural revitalization.
ʻAha Makahiki Ceremony
- A sacred space is created for the ceremony, despite using temporary locations.
- Schools from across Maui gather to offer tributes and open the festival season.
- Lono, representing the spirit of harvest and abundance, is honored for guiding sustenance and abundance.
Lono
- Lono embodies the essence of harvest and sustenance, guiding planting and abundance.
- Traditionally, Lono represented disciplined farming practices in tune with nature and the cosmos.
- In contemporary times, Lono symbolizes liberation and spiritual guidance for healing and abundance.
Wrap
- The Makahiki Festival holds deep cultural significance, with more aspects to explore.
- The celebration continues with various traditional games and activities.