Sakada Day Celebrations 2024 - Event Details
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Sakada Day Celebrations 2024
Location: Campus Center Plaza
A Tribute to Big Island Sakadas and Descendants:
"Harvest, Roots and Culture"
The College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resource Management (CAFNRM), in collaboration with the Big Island Filipino Community Council (BIFCC) and the Hawai‘i Association of Filipino Educators (HAFE) invites the university and local communities to join the Tribute to Sakada Event on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Campus Center Plaza, UH Hilo.
This year’s Sakada Day Celebration holds special significance as we honor Mr. Rafael Taroma, the only living Sakada, while paying tribute to the nine Sakadas who have recently passed away. The Sakadas—Filipino laborers who migrated to Hawai‘i in the early 20th century—played a pivotal role in building the agricultural foundation of the islands.
The event will feature cultural exhibits, musical and dance presentations, and opportunities for community engagement. These activities aim to celebrate and preserve the invaluable contributions of the Sakadas, whose hard work and dedication have not only strengthened Hawai‘i’s economy but also enriched its cultural and social landscape.
Through this tribute, we seek to honor Mr. Taroma and commemorate the enduring legacy of the Sakadas, a heritage that continues to inspire generations of Filipinos and the larger Hawai‘i community.
We invite all members of the university and local community to attend and take part in this meaningful celebration.
- Filipino Food, Desserts, Drinks
- Entertainment - Music, Song, Dance
- Cultural & Historical Exhibits
- Arts & Crafts Demonstrations
- Congratulatory Messages
- Children's Activities
Free Admission
Open to the Public
For more information, contact: arancon@hawaii.edu (808) 932-7691
Tags: Sakada Day Harvest Roots Culture History
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