14th Annual East Maui Taro Festival
(View the festival poster)
See photos from the 14th Annual East Maui Taro Festival
Friday, March 31st
Launching of Hana's Koa Canoe at Kaupo accompanied by Kihei canoes; Canoes arriving at Hana Bay around 11am (weather permitting). Welcome protocol, oli (chant). Pot-luck Pa`ina to follow at Hana Bay Pavillion.
Ka Lei Maile Ali`i-The Queen's Women, a Re-enactment Play by Ka Lei Maile Ali`i Hawaiian Civic Club at Helene Hall, Kapueokahi (Hana Bay), 6 pm. Free. Dinner available for purchase starting at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 1st
14th Annual East Maui Taro Festival - Hana Ballpark
MC's - Bill John Medeiros, Sr. & Bill John Medeiros, Jr.
| 9:00 a.m. | Blessing `Ahahui Ka`ahumanu, Hana Chapter 11 | |
| 9:30 - 10:15 | Halau Hula O Aluanu, Kumu Hula Carol Aluanu Kapu | |
| 10:15 - 11:00 | Kai, Glenwood & Lihau | |
| 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. | Na Hanona Kulike 'O Pi'ilani, Na Kumu Hula Kapono'aikaulikeikeao Molitau &
Naomi Kahakuhaupi'okamakani Lake Farm Hawai'i Academy of Music,Art,and Dance-Halau Mele Na Hanona O Ka Halau Hula Pa Ola Kapu, Kumu Hula John Keolamaka'ainanakalahuiokalanikamehameha'ekolu Lake |
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| 12:15 - 1:00 | The Waihe'e Kanikapila 'Ohana | |
| 1:00 - 1:45 | Noenoe `Ohana, Kumu Hula Josephine Helekahi | |
| 2:00 - 3:00 | Uncle Richard Ho'opi'i | |
| 3:00 - 3:45 | Family Affair | |
| 3:45 - 4:45 | Ua Mau | |
| 4:45 - 5:00 | Closing Announcements, Hawai`i Pono`i |
Cultural Demonstrations - poi pounding, lauhala weaving, ulu maika, lo`i kalo, pahu drum carving, lei- making.
Info Tent - Many groups sharing their mana`o (knowledge).
Ag Tent - Kalo, fruits, veggies, herbs, leis, flowers.
Arts & Crafts - Local people offering for sale their diverse products.
Food Booths - Ono (delicious) food, so many choices!
Sunday, April 2nd
7:00 - 10:30 a.m. - Taro Pancake Breakfast, Hana Ballpark, sponsored by Hana Business Council
Nahenahe (sweet-sounding) Hawaiian Music by Desmon Antone Haumea
Excursions (Free, sign up at East Maui Taro Festival T-shirt booth):
- 11:00 a.m. - Kahanu Garden & Pi'ilanihale Heiau
- 1:00 p.m. - Kipahulu `Ohana Kapahu Living Farm Taro Lo`i
FREE ADMISSION! EVERYONE WELCOME!
Please buy a Taro Festival T-shirt, it supports our ongoing event. Mahalo to Shane Sinenci, the artist for this year's image. Thank you to Scott Crawford, our Webmaster and Lucinda Estrella, Arts & Crafts Coordinator.
Please consider a donation, we are a 501c3 non-profit, tax-exempt organization.
Mahalo a nui (Thank you very much) to our sponsors: HTA, County of Maui, Hotel Hana Maui, Hana Ranch Partners, Hana Business Council, Hana Bay Charters & Accomodations, Hana Hale Malamalama, Hana Maui Travel Co.
Legend of the Logo
East Maui Taro Festival, Inc.
P.O. Box 295
Hana, Hawaii 96713
For scheduling and information call 808-375-3317.
E-mail: info@tarofestival.org
www.TaroFestival.org