Kauwela 2022

Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia have recently returned home from their Kealaikahiki Voyage, but there is so much more to share! Come and explore Holomoana, a new website developed as a native Hawaiian place of learning for voyagers of the world. As we learn about the rising and setting of stars, the currents of wind and wave, the stories of past voyages, and the basic skills required of all crew members, we are reminded of the reasons we sail: to serve the needs of the community, bring honor to all who have sailed before us, and prepare the way for those who will follow in our wake.

Kauwela 2022

Nā Momi Hoʻoheno was created to capture the treasured life stories of our Hawaiian people so that future generations might be enriched by these priceless moʻolelo of our cherished and unique way of life. Elaine Nickie Ahuna Hines was born in Hilo, Hawaiʻi on August 28, 1927. Aunty Nickie has been playing Hawaiian music for more than 70 years. At the age of 9, she made her first professional debut with noted Hilo singer/composer, Albert Nahale-a. Since then she has played with some of Hawaiʻi’s top musicians including Aunty Genoa Keawe.

Kauwela 2022

Many members of the Kamehameha ʻohana are involved with King Kamehameha Day celebrations and take on various kuleana from serving as commissioners to members of parade pāʻū units. This year marks the 150th anniversary celebrating Kamehameha Day, and also the 105th year of the King Kamehameha Celebration Floral Parade. This year’s parade theme is “E ola ka inoa ʻo Kamehameha,” Long live the name of Kamehameha. KS Cultural Specialist Kēhau Peʻa chats with fellow Specialist Kilinahe Coleman about the honor of riding in this year’s parade as its pāʻū queen.