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Makahiki unites community and military

By Craig T. Kojima

Nov. 5, 2022

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Grayson Connolly participates during a moa pahe’e competition as Clayton Cabebe looks on Saturday. The annual makahiki at Puuloa, better known as Pearl Harbor, was held at Rainbow Bay Marina Saturday morning in an effort to familiarize the public, and especially those in the military, with Native Hawaiian culture and history.
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Uncle Moki practices ‘ulu maika.
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Shad Kane, organizer and a member of the Royal Order of Kamehameha, speaks during the start of makahiki.
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Kanaloa Bishop examines the shoreline of Pearl Harbor.
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Kevin Connally throws a wooden spear during a maka ihe event.
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The opening ceremonies at Makahiki.
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The opening Makahiki ceremonies.
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The Makahiki, or Thanksgiving festival, featured hookupu (gift) presentations, cultural demonstrations, and ancient makahiki games.
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Hookupu was given at the start of Makahiki.
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The opening ceremonies at the annual Makahiki at Puuloa.

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