Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 32, Number 2, 1 February 2015 — Makahiki Kuilima [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Makahiki Kuilima

Hundreds of people spent the day at the Turtle Bay Resort as the Hawaiian language charter school Ke Kula 'o Samuel M. Kamakau honored the Makahiki season. The 4th annual event showcased traditional Hawaiian sports. Makahiki Kuilima is a day of festivities that included traditional Makahiki sporting events such as hukihui (tug of war), 'ulu maika (lawn bowling) and uma (arm wrestling). There were also artisans, educational exhibits, cultural demonstrations and cultural performances. The event was presented by the educational programs Ke Kula 'o Samuel M. Kamakau and Naepuni Aloha. It was sponsored by nonprofits KAI LOA, Ine and Kainalu along with the Turtle Bay Resort. The event was also sponsored in part by a grant from the Office of Hawaiian Affairs. - Photos: Aliee Malepeai Siībanuz M