Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 34, Number 2, 1 February 2017 — OHAIN THE COMMUNITY [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

OHAIN THE COMMUNITY

MAKAHIKI KUILIMA Lonoikamakahiki ! Keiki play hukihuki (tug of war) and pa uma (standing arm wrestling) at Makahiki Kuilima, the annual event hosted by Naepuni Aloha, the parent group of Ke Kula 'o Samuel M. Kamakau. This vear the event also featured a kukini

(run) that had participants visit different petroglyphs along the 5k course. Eaeh of the petroglyphs represented a mo'olelo that runners had to share at the finish line to complete the race. The traditional activities help develop physieal and mental strength. The event is proudly sponsored by the Office of Hawaiian Affairs through an 'Ahahui Grant dedicated to supporting opportunities to preserve, practice and perpetuate Hawaiian culture,- Photos: Aliee Malepeai Silbanuz ■

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