Merrie Monarch Festival

UH Hilo Celebrates the Merrie Monarch Festival

UH Hilo Celebrates Merrie Monarch

King Kalakaua closeup, Kahikuonālani_King Kalākaua; Kahikuonālani Kahikuonālani is a poetic name for King Kalākaua, meaning “the seventh of the heavens,” honoring his chiefly lineage. As the "Merrie Monarch," Kalākaua is celebrated for his dedication to revitalizing Hawaiian culture, hula, and traditions during a time of great change.

Today, we honor him through the Merrie Monarch Festival — a world-renowned celebration of hula and Hawaiian arts — keeping alive the legacy of Kahikuonālani, the chief who lifted the voice, pride, and spirit of his lāhui.

Mahalo nui to Chancellor Bonnie Irwin for her support of Kahikuonālani UH Hilo Merrie Monarch engagements through the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo Chancellor’s Opportunity Fund.

Kahikuonālani UH Hilo celebrates the Merrie Monarch Festival with a variety free and fee based presentations, activities, workshops and programs for the campus ʻohana and the general public.

Activity Schedule

Thursday, April 2 Activities

“The Merrie Monarch: a legacy of ʻŌiwi Persistence, Resistance, and Sovereignty” Pop-up Exhibit

Date: Thursday, April 2
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Mookini Library - Main Floor

Discover the deep ties between Hilo and the world-renowned Merrie Monarch Festival through this special display at the heart of the UH Hilo campus. Featuring a curated set of retractable poster boards, this visual exhibit traces the history of the festival from its humble beginnings to its global recognition as a celebration of Hawaiian culture, hula, and resilience.

Admission Details: Free. This 8-panel exhibit will be on display from Thursday, April 2 - Monday, April 13, and will be located behind the reference desk, on the Mookini library’s main floor during normal library operating hours.

Movement in Muʻumuʻu talks with Dr. Andy Reilly & Terri-Lee Bixby

Date: Thursday, April 2
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: Mookini Library - Main Floor

Join us as Dr. Andy Reilly and Terri-Lee Bixby present short talks on fashion, alohawear, and social movements.

Dr. Reilly - “The Muʻumuʻu: Social Movements” Terri-Lee - “Mana in Motion: The Functionality and History of Hula Clothing”

Admission Details: Free. In addition to the talk stories, Dr. Andy Reilly and Terri-Lee Bixby will also have a curated vintage alohawear collection that will be displayed from Thursday, April 2 - Monday, April 13 in the Mookini library’s main floor during normal library operating hours.

Friday, April 3 - No Activities (Good Friday)

Monday, April 6 Activities

On Writing, Indigeneity, and Hawaiʻi Island

Date: Monday, April 6
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Mookini Library - Main Floor

Join us as Nikki Van De Car, a kānaka maoli author from Volcano, will give a talk on writing, magical realism, Indigeneity, and the magic of storytelling.

Admission Details: Free.

Lehua at Imiloa: Ms. Aloha Hula Mondays - Monday, April 6, 2026 5:00 PM, Hilo. Exclusive Miss Aloha Hula-Genuine Hula Artistry, music by Kuana Torres, curated family style feast by Chef Keoni, limited seating.

Date: Monday, April 6
Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: Lehua Restaurant at ʻImiloa Center

Join us for an intimate and elevated experience featuring live music by Kuana Torres and special appearances honoring the grace, discipline, and cultural significance of this revered solo hula title. The evening begins with doors opening at 5:00 PM and includes a beautifully curated, family-style dining experience by Chef Keoni Regidor, showcasing innovative dishes rooted in local ingredients and tradition.

We invite you to dress in your finest aloha attire, with a lei required, for this immersive and unforgettable night where culture, cuisine, and music come together in celebration of hula at its highest level.

Admission Details: Reservation is required and will be processed through Lehua Restaurant located at ʻImiloa Center. Please contact them via phone at 808-746-2226.

Tuesday, April 7 No Activities

Wednesday, April 8 Activities

UH Hilo Outreach Booth

Date: Wednesday, April 8
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Location: Afook-Chinen Civic Auditorium

Throughout the week, representatives from various UH Hilo departments will be on hand to share information about our Kahikuonālani events and hand out literature about our campus. Whether you’re a prospective student, curious parent, or lifelong learner, come talk story with us and discover how UH Hilo can be part of your journey and what is happening on our campus during the week.

Admission Details: Free. Our outreach booth is located at the 2026 Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair held at the Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium.

UH Hilo Craft Fair Shuttle

Date: Wednesday, April 8
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: University Classroom Building Flagpole

In partnership with the UH Hilo Division of Student Affairs, Kahikuonālani is excited to offer a free shuttle service for UH Hilo students, faculty, and staff to visit popular Merrie Monarch craft fairs around Hilo from Wednesday, April 8 to Saturday, April 11. The shuttle makes it easy for our campus ʻohana to explore, shop, and enjoy the festival atmosphere—without the stress of parking or traffic.

Admission Details: Free. Seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please monitor the shuttle time and routes.

ʻIkena ʻImiloa Mākeke: A Curated Educational & Cultural Marketplace

Date: Wednesday, April 8
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: ʻImiloa Center - Moanahōkū Hall

A selected group of program collaborators and practitioners will have the opportunity to participate in a multi-day cultural marketplace hosted at ʻImiloa Center’s Moanahōkū Hall. This educational and cultural marketplace will be intentionally curated to ensure quality, cultural alignment, and balance across offerings. The focus includes businesses that:

  • Are Hawaiian-owned and/or Hawaiʻi-based
  • Center Hawaiian culture, language, ʻike, and community well-being
  • Offer products, services, or creative works aligned with cultural integrity and sustainability
  • Include a special emphasis on ʻōpio and emerging entrepreneurs

Admission Details: Free.

Lei Wili Workshop: Traditional and Modern Techniques

Date: Wednesday, April 8
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Location: ʻImiloa Center - Classroom

Explore your creativity and try your hand at lei-making in the wili-style with Hawaiian artist Lehua Hauaniʻo! Lehua is a well-known cultural specialist who has been sharing her familial artistry and expertise in indigenous foliage and lei techniques with the Hawaiʻi community for over a decade. Learn best practices for gathering and preparing foliage and make your own lei wili to take home or to gift to a special someone during Merrie Monarch week! This hands-on experience invites you to slow down, connect with your materials, and honor the beauty and meaning of lei as a symbol of aloha, celebration, and connection. Participants will be provided with all necessary lei materials and get the option to choose the length of their lei while at the workshop (either kūpeʻe - great for wristband/anklet, or lei poʻo - a lei fit for your head).

Admission Details: Members $40, Non-Members $55. General admission tickets are required for same-day access to ʻImiloa’s Exhibit Hall, regularly scheduled Planetarium programs and the Explorers of Lawaiʻa: The Quest for Hawaiian Fishing Wisdom traveling exhibit.

Live Performance: Hālau Hula o Leionālani, Hui Kamawaipolani, and RamAng Dance Co.

Date: Wednesday, April 8
Time: 11:15am - 12:15pm
Location: Mookini Library Lānai

Hālau Hula o Leionālani joins us from Kaʻū, Hawaiʻi and Mexico, bringing together dancers who have traveled to Hilo to participate in the Merrie Monarch Festival. The hālau represents the ways that Hawaiian cultural practice continues to connect communities across different places and backgrounds.

During this special visit to UH Hilo, the dancers will share selections of hula and Hawaiian mele, honoring the traditions they study together. They will also offer Spanish dances from their home communities, celebrating the cultural exchange and friendships that have grown through their work with the hālau. Through these performances, Hālau Hula o Leionālani hopes to share their aloha for hula and culture with the UH Hilo community while celebrating the spirit of Merrie Monarch week in Hilo.

Admission Details: Free.

“Vessels of ʻIke: How ʻIke Kūpuna Inspires Creativity and Expression Today” Panel Discussion

Date: Wednesday, April 8
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Location: ʻImiloa Center - Planetarium

How does ancestral knowledge live on in contemporary design, jewelry, and creative practice? Join artisans and small business creators from Pōhai Studios, Teanri Designs, and Ka Lei Pūpū Niʻihau for a dynamic conversation exploring how ʻike kūpuna continues to shape modern expression. From honoring native species and practicing aloha ʻāina, to preserving traditional craftsmanship and storytelling through adornment, these creators share how their work serves as both art and education. Grounded in the belief that we are all vessels of ʻike, this panel highlights the responsibility and privilege of carrying knowledge forward—through creativity, entrepreneurship, and intentional design. Discover how culture, conservation, and contemporary innovation intersect, and be inspired to deepen your own connection to ʻāina, heritage, and community.

Admission Details: Free. Confirmed reservations are required and can be ordered through ʻImiloa’s website or Front Desk. Visit imiloahawaii.org or call 808-932-8901.


E ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi Kākou: Introductory Hawaiian Language Workshop

Date: Wednesday, April 8
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: ʻImiloa Center - Classroom

Join us for a free, two-hour, hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop with EA Foundation that welcomes participants to learn and practice ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi through simple conversation, cultural activities, and connection to place. Learn from local Hawaiian practitioners and experience the beauty of Hawaiian arts, craft and wisdom!

No prior language experience is needed—just curiosity and a willingness to learn together.

Price: Free. Confirmed registration is required via EA Foundation Eventbrite link. This workshop is made free for the public and is presented by EA Foundation and Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority with support provided through the Kūkulu Ola Program.

Thursday, April 9 Activities

UH Hilo Outreach Booth

Date: Thursday, April 9
Time: 8:30am - 5pm
Location: Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium

Throughout the week, representatives from various UH Hilo departments will be on hand to share information about our Kahikuonālani events and hand out literature about our campus. Whether you’re a prospective student, curious parent, or lifelong learner, come talk story with us and discover how UH Hilo can be part of your journey and what is happening on our campus during the week.

Admission Details: Free. Our outreach booth is located at the 2026 Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair held at the Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium.

UH Hilo Craft Fair Shuttle

Date: Thursday, April 9
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: University Classroom Building Flagpole

In partnership with the UH Hilo Division of Student Affairs, Kahikuonālani is excited to offer a free shuttle service for UH Hilo students, faculty, and staff to visit popular Merrie Monarch craft fairs around Hilo from Wednesday, April 8 to Saturday, April 11. The shuttle makes it easy for our campus ʻohana to explore, shop, and enjoy the festival atmosphere—without the stress of parking or traffic.

Admission Details: Free. Seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please monitor the shuttle time and routes.

ʻIkena ʻImiloa Mākeke: A Curated Educational & Cultural Marketplace

Date: Thursday, April 9
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: ʻImiloa Center - Moanahōkū Hall

A selected group of program collaborators and practitioners will have the opportunity to participate in a multi-day cultural marketplace hosted at ʻImiloa Center’s Moanahōkū Hall. This educational and cultural marketplace will be intentionally curated to ensure quality, cultural alignment, and balance across offerings. The focus includes businesses that:

  • Are Hawaiian-owned and/or Hawaiʻi-based
  • Center Hawaiian culture, language, ʻike, and community well-being
  • Offer products, services, or creative works aligned with cultural integrity and sustainability
  • Include a special emphasis on ʻōpio and emerging entrepreneurs

Admission Details: Free.

Hawaiian Block Printing Workshop

Date: Thursday, April 9
Time: 10:00am - 3:00pm
Location: ʻImiloa Center - Classroom

Join us for a hands-on Hawaiian block printing workshop!

Admission Details: Members $40, Non-Members $55. General admission access to ʻImiloa’s Exhibit Hall, regularly scheduled Planetarium programs and the Explorers of Lawaiʻa: The Quest for Hawaiian Fishing Wisdom traveling exhibit are included with workshop purchases for the same-day.


Cultural Renaissance in Motion: Merrie Monarch’s Enduring Influence on ʻŌlelo, Mele, and Hula Panel Discussion

Date: Thursday, April 9
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Location: ʻImiloa Center - Planetarium

Inspired by the rich talk-story sessions within the special topics of the UH Hilo History course Kalākaua – The Merrie Monarch. This panel brings together guest speakers whose work reflects deep contributions to cultural revitalization in Hawaiʻi and to the legacy of the Merrie Monarch Festival. UH Hilo professors, Dr. Kalena Silva, Dr. Larry Kimura, and Dr. Kekoa Harman will reflect on Merrie Monarch’s enduring role as a catalyst for cultural resurgence. Panelists will explore how the festival has helped to elevate and influence key pillars of Hawaiian revitalization, including ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi, mele, and hula, and how its impact continues to shape contemporary practice, scholarship, and community life. Through dialogue and reflection, this discussion invites students and the campus community to consider the Merrie Monarch not only as a celebrated festival, but as an ongoing force in the restoration and strengthening of Hawaiian identity and knowledge systems.

Admission Details: Free. Confirmed reservations are required and can be ordered through ʻImiloa’s website or Front Desk. Visit imiloahawaii.org or call 808-932-8901.

Friday, April 10 Activities

UH Hilo Outreach Booth

Date: Friday, April 10
Time: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Location: Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium

Throughout the week, representatives from various UH Hilo departments will be on hand to share information about our Kahikuonālani events and hand out literature about our campus. Whether you’re a prospective student, curious parent, or lifelong learner, come talk story with us and discover how UH Hilo can be part of your journey.

Admission Details: Free. Located at the 2026 Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair.

E Mau Ke Ea: The Sovereign Hawaiian Nation

Date: Friday, April 10
Time: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Location: Mookini Library

This traveling exhibition introduces visitors to the complex and nuanced history of the Hawaiian Nation, offering an accurate and detailed understanding of Hawaiʻi’s political history and the influential roles of Native Hawaiians within it during the last two centuries. It recounts the consolidation of the islands by King Kamehameha I in 1810 and the establishment of a society based on law, literacy, and diplomacy. It also tells about the United States’ annexation of Hawaiʻi in the late-19th century, the rise of the Hawaiian rights movement in the late 1960s, and the resurgence of Hawaiian nationalism today.

Admission Details: Free. E Mau Ke Ea: The Sovereign Hawaiian Nation exhibit will be displayed from Thursday, April 10 - Thursday, July 2 in the Mookini library’s main floor during normal library operating hours.

UH Hilo Craft Fair Shuttle

Date: Friday, April 10
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: University Classroom Building Flagpole

In partnership with the UH Hilo Division of Student Affairs, Kahikuonālani is excited to offer a free shuttle service for UH Hilo students, faculty, and staff to visit popular Merrie Monarch craft fairs around Hilo from Wednesday, April 8 to Saturday, April 11. The shuttle makes it easy for our campus ʻohana to explore, shop, and enjoy the festival atmosphere—without the stress of parking or traffic.

Admission Details: Free. Seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please monitor the shuttle time and routes.

ʻIkena ʻImiloa Mākeke: A Curated Educational & Cultural Marketplace

Date: Friday, April 10
Time: 10:00am - 4:00pm
Location: ʻImiloa Center - Moanahōkū Hall

A selected group of program collaborators and practitioners will have the opportunity to participate in a multi-day cultural marketplace hosted at ʻImiloa Center’s Moanahōkū Hall. This educational and cultural marketplace will be intentionally curated to ensure quality, cultural alignment, and balance across offerings. The focus includes businesses that:

  • Are Hawaiian-owned and/or Hawaiʻi-based
  • Center Hawaiian culture, language, ʻike, and community well-being
  • Offer products, services, or creative works aligned with cultural integrity and sustainability
  • Include a special emphasis on ʻōpio and emerging entrepreneurs

Admission Details: Free.

Natural Hawaiian Dyes & Pigments with Kapa Curious

Date: Friday, April 10
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Location: ʻImiloa Center - Classroom

Rooted in the teachings of kūpuna and the ʻike passed down through generations, Kapa Curious invites participants into a hands-on exploration of one of Hawaiʻi’s most meaningful and versatile natural resources. In this immersive workshop, participants will learn about the cultural significance, history, and traditional uses of various plants and pigments while engaging in the creative process of hana noʻeau. Guided by an ʻohana-based practice, attendees will experience creating colors using plants and pigments mixed with 'ulu or resin to create a small art piece to take home.

This workshop will be hosted by Native Hawaiian artist, Kekai Kahokukaalani Daunhauer. She was born and raised on the island of Molokai and now resides on Maui. Her family includes lei makers, hula dancers, woodcarvers, and kapa makers-all of whom contributed to her great passion for Hawaiian culture and art. Kekai is constantly inspired by the idea that her Hawaiian ancestors were artists who fearlessly pushed for more colors, more patterns, and more creativity. As a product of that culture, she wishes to do the same.

Admission Details: Members $40, Non-Members $55. General admission access to ʻImiloa’s Exhibit Hall, regularly scheduled Planetarium programs and the Explorers of Lawaiʻa: The Quest for Hawaiian Fishing Wisdom traveling exhibit are included with workshop purchases for the same-day.

Live Performance: International Night – Hana Hou

Date: Friday, April 10
Time: 11:15am - 12:15pm
Location: Mookini Library Lānai

Join us for a special “Hana Hou” International Night performance featuring student groups from the University of Hawaiʻi at Hilo who recently shared their talents and cultural traditions during the campus International Night celebration. These students offer an encore performance for the campus and community. Through music, dance, and cultural expression, the performers will share traditions from their home countries and communities, celebrating the diversity that enriches our university. This “hana hou” performance is an opportunity to once again recognize the hard work, creativity, and cultural pride of our international student groups while adding to the festive spirit of Merrie Monarch week in Hilo. We invite everyone to stop by, enjoy the performances, and celebrate the many cultures that make up the UH Hilo ʻohana.

Admission Details: Free.

Wāhine Warriors & Priestesses: Manipulating Mana

Date: Friday, April 10
Time: 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Location: ʻImiloa Center - Planetarium

Join us for a dynamic presentation that brings together two influential leaders — Kekuhi Kealiikanakaoleohaililani, cultural practitioner, Kumu Hula, and Hawaiʻi life ways professional development director of Lonoa Honua, and Dr. Kumu Michelle Manu, Coach, Author, Kumu Lua, and Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient — for a profound exploration of feminine strength, spiritual intelligence, and embodied ʻike.

This 90-minute embodied workshop offers an experiential exploration of wailua through movement, breath, focused attention, and pule, guiding participants into a state of presence that honors the mana, spirit, and healing potential of nā wāhine koa and priestesses. Drawing from ʻaihaʻa, oli, hula, lua, and ritual traditions, the workshop cultivates embodied awareness, energetic modulation, and situational awareness through intentional movement practices. This session invites participants to reflect on how to elevate not only performance, but the disciplined, spiritual, and intellectual rigor of Hawaiian practice, and challenges us to recognize the multidimensional power required to sustain culture, community, and personal well-being.

Admission Details: Free. Confirmed reservations are required and can be ordered through ʻImiloa’s website or Front Desk. Visit imiloahawaii.org or call 808-932-8901.

Mele & Moʻolelo ma Mōkaulele: An Intimate Performance with Kalani Peʻa

Date: Friday, April 10
Time: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location: Haleʻōlelo

Four-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Hawaiian music artist Kalani Peʻa proudly announces a milestone in his career, celebrating a decade of recording Hawaiian, contemporary, and soul music. With an unwavering dedication to his heritage, Peʻa reflects on the journey that has shaped his artistry and deepened his connection to his ‘ohana (family), kaiāulu (community), and lāhui (nation). E nanea in an intimate “behind the music” experience with Kalani Peʻa, where the beauty of Hawaiʻi comes alive through mele, moʻolelo, and the graceful movement of hula dancers. This performance is designed to be a relaxed and engaging Aloha Friday gathering, welcoming the UH Hilo campus community and the broader Hilo ʻohana to connect through the sharing of songs and stories.

As melodies unfold and stories are shared, the room transforms into a space of warmth and connection, where the rhythm of the music meets the whispers of history, and every note uplifts the soul of Hilo—the town where Kalani was born and raised. While Kalani’s voice and storytelling guide the audience on a journey that is both intimate and transcendent, hula will complement the beautiful mele, bringing the moʻolelo to life through movement and grace.

This gathering honors the spirit of Merrie Monarch week, inviting all to pause, listen, and share in the joy of Hawaiian music and storytelling. Join us for a memorable afternoon where mele, moʻolelo, and ʻike Hawaiʻi beautifully intertwine.

Admission Details: Free. Confirmed reservations are required and can be ordered through ʻImiloa’s website or Front Desk. Visit imiloahawaii.org or call 808-932-8901.


Wāhine Warriors & Priestesses: Manipulating Mana Encore

Date: Friday, April 10
Time: 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Location: ʻImiloa Center - Planetarium

Join us for a dynamic presentation that brings together two influential leaders — Kekuhi Kealiikanakaoleohaililani, cultural practitioner, Kumu Hula, and Hawaiʻi life ways professional development director of Lonoa Honua, and Dr. Kumu Michelle Manu, Coach, Author, Kumu Lua, and Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award recipient — for a profound exploration of feminine strength, spiritual intelligence, and embodied ʻike.

This 90-minute embodied workshop offers an experiential exploration of wailua through movement, breath, focused attention, and pule, guiding participants into a state of presence that honors the mana, spirit, and healing potential of nā wāhine koa and priestesses. Drawing from ʻaihaʻa, oli, hula, lua, and ritual traditions, the workshop cultivates embodied awareness, energetic modulation, and situational awareness through intentional movement practices. This session invites participants to reflect on how to elevate not only performance, but the disciplined, spiritual, and intellectual rigor of Hawaiian practice, and challenges us to recognize the multidimensional power required to sustain culture, community, and personal well-being.

Admission Details: Free. Confirmed reservations are required and can be ordered through ʻImiloa’s website or Front Desk. Visit imiloahawaii.org or call 808-932-8901.

Saturday, April 11 Activities

UH Hilo Outreach Booth

Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm
Location: Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium

Throughout the week, representatives from various UH Hilo departments will be on hand to share information about our Kahikuonālani events and hand out literature about our campus. Whether you’re a prospective student, curious parent, or lifelong learner, come talk story with us and discover how UH Hilo can be part of your journey and what is happening on our campus during the week.

Admission Details: Free. Our outreach booth is located at the 2026 Merrie Monarch Hawaiian Arts and Crafts Fair held at the Afook Chinen Civic Auditorium.

UH Hilo Craft Fair Shuttle

Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Location: University Classroom Building Flagpole

In partnership with the UH Hilo Division of Student Affairs, Kahikuonālani is excited to offer a free shuttle service for UH Hilo students, faculty, and staff to visit popular Merrie Monarch craft fairs around Hilo from Wednesday, April 8 to Saturday, April 11. The shuttle makes it easy for our campus ʻohana to explore, shop, and enjoy the festival atmosphere—without the stress of parking or traffic.

Admission Details: Free. Seats available on a first-come, first-served basis. Please monitor the shuttle time and routes.

63rd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival Royal Parade

Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 9:00am - approx 11:30am
Location: Downtown Hilo (Piʻopiʻo near Kamehameha Paiʻea statue)

The 63rd Annual Merrie Monarch Festival Royal Parade is a cherished tradition that celebrates the vibrant Hawaiian culture, the art of hula, and the rich heritage of Hilo town. This iconic event brings our community together and shares the spirit of aloha with the world. UH Hilo and HawCC invites its students, faculty and staff to join us as we walk the parade representing our vibrant campuses. Bring a hat, umbrella, sunscreen, water & snacks - stay hydrated!

For more information, please contact: pelehonu@hawaii.edu, 808-932-7485.

ʻIkena ʻImiloa Mākeke: Cultural Marketplace

Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 10:00am - approx 4:00pm
Location: ʻImiloa Center - Moanahōkū Hall

A selected group of program collaborators and practitioners will have the opportunity to participate in a multi-day cultural marketplace hosted at ʻImiloa Center’s Moanahōkū Hall. This educational and cultural marketplace will be intentionally curated to ensure quality, cultural alignment, and balance across offerings. The focus includes businesses that:

  • Are Hawaiian-owned and/or Hawaiʻi-based
  • Center Hawaiian culture, language, ʻike, and community well-being
  • Offer products, services, or creative works aligned with cultural integrity and sustainability
  • Include a special emphasis on ʻōpio and emerging entrepreneurs

Admission Details: Free.