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FestPAC kicks off with wa‘a ceremony

The Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture held its first protocol with the wa‘a Ceremony at Kualoa Regional Park on Wednesday.

By Cindy Ellen Russell

June 5, 2024

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The Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture held its first protocol with the wa‘a Ceremony at Kualoa Regional Park on Wednesday. Pictured receiving an embrace upon her arrival to shore from the Hokul‘'a is is Halau Mohala 'Ilima Kumu hula Mapuana de Silva
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The Manaiakalani wa'a from Lahaina escorted dignitaries from Australia to shore.
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The Manaiakalani wa'a from Lahaina escorted dignitaries from Australia to shore.
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The Manaiakalani wa'a from Lahaina escorted dignitaries from Australia to shore.
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Maori Princess Te Puhi Ariki Ngawai looks on during Wednesday's ceremony.
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Original Hokule'a crew members William “Billy” Richards (sunglasses) and James Kimo Hugho, right, talk story under a tent. Seated nearby, from left to right, is fellow crew member Abraham “Snake” Ah Hee, Tay Perry and Denise Kekuna.
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The crowd documents the Aotearoa waka crew pushing off from shore.
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Karter Smith, center, and his grandmother Jade Freitas, left, share a laugh before launching out to Kaneohe Bay.
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Paddlers representing Hawaii push their wa'a into the water.
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A lei of puakenikeni is draped upon a branch with wa'a in the background.
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Posing for photos are dancers from Rapanui.
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Karter Smith sounds a pu, or conch shell, on the beach.
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Wa'a sail out on Kaneohe Bay.
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Preparing to sail are waka crew members from Aotearoa (New Zealand).
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Celebrating with music and dance are delegates from the Cook Islands.
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Celebrating with music and dance are delegates from the Cook Islands.
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Celebrating with music and dance are delegates from the Cook Islands.
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Exchanging honi is Kumu hula Pua Case and Mapuana de Silva

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