E Hele mai iā Maku'u Ku'i Fest

The Papa kālai ‘āina project at ʻO Makuʻu Ke Kahua; Māla Ho’oulu ‘ike emphasizes the teachings of generational Hawaiian traditional planting techniques from the Konanui ‘Ohana, along with the hand-carving of papa and pōhaku ku’i ‘ai (poi pounding boards) as taught by Uncle Earl Kawa’a.
This initiative promotes cultural, social, and environmental resilience, as well as sustainable food security, by offering ‘Āina that connects and grounds both ‘Ohana and various local organizations in Puna. Additionally, it honors the ‘āina while fostering economic opportunities.
Yes, we get plenty parking! Parking will be first come first serve.
Yes! come try! The ʻohana of the papa kalai ʻaina cohorts will have their papa kuʻi and pohaku set up to teach you how!
Yes! No entry fee. Only parking will have a cost.

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The Papa kālai ‘āina project at ʻO Makuʻu Ke Kahua; Māla Ho’oulu ‘ike emphasizes the teachings of generational Hawaiian traditional planting techniques from the Konanui ‘Ohana, along with the hand-carving of papa and pōhaku ku’i ‘ai (poi pounding boards) as taught by Uncle Earl Kawa’a.

This initiative promotes cultural, social, and environmental resilience, as well as sustainable food security, by offering ‘Āina that connects and grounds both ‘Ohana and various local organizations in Puna. Additionally, it honors the ‘āina while fostering economic opportunities.