Ke Kalahea

Ke Kalahea - University of Hawaii at Hilo Student-Run Newspaper

2024 United Nations Day Recap

Photos and story submitted by Jim Mellon, director of the International Student Services

UH Hilo celebrated United Nations Day on campus on Oct. 25, 2024. The event demonstrates unity among different peoples and nations around the world and promotes the ability of people-to-people exchange as a way to create a more peaceful and just world. The International Student Association, the organizer of the event, embraces the United Nations’ values of peace, dignity, and equality for all on a healthy planet.

collage showcasing cultural and international elements, likely from a multicultural event. Here's a breakdown of the components: Top Left: A group of people dressed in traditional Pacific Island attire, including grass skirts and patterned garments, poses with a light blue flag that features a circle of stars. They appear to represent a Pacific Island nation, such as Micronesia. Top Right: A table display from the "Marshallese Iakwe Club" features handmade crafts, jewelry, and cultural artifacts. Several women stand behind the table wearing traditional Marshallese clothing, smiling for the camera. Middle: A row of flags is displayed outdoors, including flags from Pacific nations (e.g., Fiji, Micronesia), the United Nations flag, and others. This section emphasizes international unity or representation. Bottom Left: A group of people stands outdoors in a garden or courtyard. One individual drapes a Japanese flag over another person's shoulders, suggesting a cultural presentation or ceremony. Bottom Right: Three individuals dressed in traditional Pacific Island warrior attire stand on steps. They wear brightly colored garments, body paint or tattoos, and decorative accessories, with one person in the center wearing a woven grass skirt and a necklace. Overall, the image highlights cultural diversity, traditional clothing, and international representation, likely from a celebration such as United Nations Day or a cultural festival.

collage depicts a vibrant multicultural celebration, with people showcasing flags, traditional clothing, and cultural pride. Here's a breakdown of the images: Top Left: Three women smile as they hold up the South Korean flag. Two of them are wearing casual attire, while one has face paint featuring the South Korean flag, emphasizing cultural representation. Top Right: A young woman holds a blue flag with a circular design surrounded by leaves, stars, and a depiction of an ocean wave. This likely represents a Pacific Island nation, such as Pohnpei or the Federated States of Micronesia. Middle Left: Two people display the flag of Taiwan. One person holds the flag while the other smiles, standing beside them in casual attire, celebrating Taiwanese culture. Bottom: A large group gathers in front of a building, holding various national flags, including those of Canada, Ecuador, the Federated States of Micronesia, Norway, and others. Many participants are dressed in traditional Pacific Island attire, with women wearing woven skirts, shell necklaces, and decorative accessories. The event appears to be an international or cultural festival celebrating unity and diversity. The overall atmosphere is joyful and inclusive, highlighting global cultures and traditions.