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"MAKAHIKI" Makahiki is a celebration of life.
Often thought of as the Hawaiian New Year. Makahiki's timing and purpose is very similar to what we've come to know as Thanksgiving. During this time, all work and quarrelling cease. The stars signal a new season. It is now time to EAT, PLAY, and LOVE. We, your cuzins at Rainbow Raw Games are proud to invite you and your family to our open Makahiki. This will be aTraditional Makahiki Festival guided by kapuna (revered elders). Our KumuHula "Ehulani Stephany" and her Halau Hula Ka Makani Hali Ala O Puna (school) will open the day following ancient ritual by leading a procession honoring the God Lono. God of fertility and agriculture.
After the procession and traditional blessings offered by our Kahuna of Traditional Hula and Ancient Chant, our Makahiki will begin. This is a celebration of games, food, music, global community and prayer. Everything that Rainbow Raw Games is. These timeless games of balance, strength, and wit are enjoyed by all ages.
Here are examples: Ulu Maikia- a sort of "lawn bowling" using rolling stone discs, Pahi uhi u- like home made darts, Ho oikaiaki- much like shot put, Hukihuki- tug of war, Ihe Pahe e- spear sliding, O o ihe- spear throwing, Ku Kini- barefoot racing, Aho Loa - Long Breath, Lele Pahu- Plunging with greatest splash, Pohaku Ho oikiaika- balancing one legged on a large stone, Kala Po O- a race while doing somersaults, Ho okaka a - a race by turning cartwheels, Ku Kini- Foot racing, Konane- a board game similar to checkers, Kimo- jacks and jackstones, many, many games for the keiki's (kids), Coconut tree climbing, Ho olele lupe - kite flying and more to pick from..
These games will be demonstrated by Kumu Ehulani's students and many hanai ohana (family), with added guidance from respected kapuna (revered elders). On this day you will see live demonstrations on how to make Hawaiian craftsand jewelry. Learn how to make Lei's, lau hala mats and traditional clothing. See how coconut cream is made and of course, taste fresh coconut cream!
Taste many exotic fruits! Drink Ava, a medicine from the Gods. See how it is prepared, and lets not forget chocolate! Learn how chocolate comes from trees. Taste some of the Best Raw Chocolate ever! Learn how to Hula. Witness the "Royal Court Dancers" of Pu uhonu o Honaunau, known as the City of Refuge. Enjoy hours of home grown traditional and modern Hawaiian music by local well-known favorites. Music will go into the night with high vibrational national musicians. We'll unplug and keep the music flowing into the new day! The joy and love will be limitless. Follow your bliss to this island of creation. Live and Love with us at MAKAHIKI!
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