14th Annual EMTF
14th Annual East Maui Taro Festival
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See photos from the 14th Annual East Maui Taro Festival

Friday, March 31st

Launching of Hana's Koa Canoe at Kaupo accompanied by Kihei canoes; Canoes arriving at Hana Bay around 11am (weather permitting). Welcome protocol, oli (chant). Pot-luck Pa`ina to follow at Hana Bay Pavillion.

Ka Lei Maile Ali`i-The Queen's Women, a Re-enactment Play by Ka Lei Maile Ali`i Hawaiian Civic Club at Helene Hall, Kapueokahi (Hana Bay), 6 pm. Free. Dinner available for purchase starting at 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 1st

14th Annual East Maui Taro Festival - Hana Ballpark

MC's - Bill John Medeiros, Sr. & Bill John Medeiros, Jr.

9:00 a.m.     Blessing `Ahahui Ka`ahumanu, Hana Chapter 11
9:30 - 10:15 Halau Hula O Aluanu, Kumu Hula Carol Aluanu Kapu
10:15 - 11:00 Kai, Glenwood & Lihau
11:00 - 12:00 p.m. Na Hanona Kulike 'O Pi'ilani, Na Kumu Hula Kapono'aikaulikeikeao Molitau & Naomi Kahakuhaupi'okamakani Lake Farm

Hawai'i Academy of Music,Art,and Dance-Halau Mele Na Hanona O Ka Halau Hula Pa Ola Kapu, Kumu Hula John Keolamaka'ainanakalahuiokalanikamehameha'ekolu Lake
12:15 - 1:00 The Waihe'e Kanikapila 'Ohana
1:00 - 1:45 Noenoe `Ohana, Kumu Hula Josephine Helekahi
2:00 - 3:00 Uncle Richard Ho'opi'i
3:00 - 3:45 Family Affair
3:45 - 4:45 Ua Mau
4:45 - 5:00 Closing Announcements, Hawai`i Pono`i

Cultural Demonstrations - poi pounding, lauhala weaving, ulu maika, lo`i kalo, pahu drum carving, lei- making.

Info Tent - Many groups sharing their mana`o (knowledge).

Ag Tent - Kalo, fruits, veggies, herbs, leis, flowers.

Arts & Crafts - Local people offering for sale their diverse products.

Food Booths - Ono (delicious) food, so many choices!

Sunday, April 2nd

7:00 - 10:30 a.m. - Taro Pancake Breakfast, Hana Ballpark, sponsored by Hana Business Council

Nahenahe (sweet-sounding) Hawaiian Music by Desmon Antone Haumea

Excursions (Free, sign up at East Maui Taro Festival T-shirt booth):