Saturday,
October 12, 2013,
UH Manoa main campus, on
McCarthy "Mall," Honolulu, Hawai`i
9:00am-6:00pm
Free Admission
Parking on street or on campus
Website: Kavafestival.org
This event is organized by the 'Awa Development Council (ADC), a nonprofit charitable organization devoted to furthering the understanding, use and appreciation of `awa. All contributions are tax deductible as allowed by law for 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. Major supporters and contributors include the University of Hawai'i, Hawaiian Kava Center, and 1HourBreak™.
Copyright © 2003-2013 'Awa Development Council. All rights reserved.
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Aloha Kakou,
The Hawai‘i Pacific Islands Kava Festival, also known in Hawai'i as the 'Awa Festival, features many aspects of kava ('awa) as central to culture for Hawai'i and the Pacific Islands. The festival celebrates ‘awa as an important and fundamental aspect of Hawaiian culture and a treasure for Hawai'i's people and the world.
The Kava Festival will feature live local music from Hawai'i's hottest artists, educational and cultural booths, 'awa sampling, 'awa plants, 'apu making workshop by mastercraftsman Kukini Suwa, preparation demos, pa'i'ai/poi pounding, lomi lomi massage, ‘ulumaika contests by cultural practitioner Andre Perez, food booths and local vendors. The Kava Festival will also host a variety of cultural and scientific talks in the 'awa gardens on lauhala mats open to the public. In addition, a traditional Hawaiian kapu 'awa ceremony will be performed by La‘akea Suganuma honoring VIPs who have made contributions in culture, education and science.
You are also welcome to bring your own ‘awa, ‘apu, kanoa, ‘ulumaika, lauhala or beach mat and find a spot under the trees to enjoy yourselves the entire day. It's recommended you come early to ensure you have an opportunity to enjoy your favorite band, activity or food.
Finally please consider contributing to the 'Awa Development Council by purchasing our new t-shirt design courtesy of Solomon Enos, Native Hawaiian artist, and other designs by Bruce Chong, Matthew "Chuna-Boy" Kaopio and Dietrich Varez or by contributions on-site at the Info Booth. We need your support. All funds raised are used to support the Kava Festival and the mission of the ADC in promoting education, science and culture for 'awa in Hawai'i. Here are some photos from last year.
I Maluhia ka Honua (So that the world may be at peace).
Mahalo,
'Awa Development Council
