WAIPA KALO FESTIVAL
The Waipa Foundation hosted its two-day Waipa Kalo Festival earlier this month. The event — themed E Ola Na Iwi Ia Kakou or “to honor the traditions of our ancestors” — attracted more than 700 visitors the first day alone. Activities included recognition of kupuna kalo farmers, hands-on workshops, a loi tour, a competition for the biggest kalo, a kalo art contest display, educational displays, craft vendors, keiki activities and games, and live entertainment by The Kamaainas, Walt Keale and emcee Bu Laia. Proceeds benefit the Waipa Community Kitchen and Poi Mill.
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- The Kamaainas: Ed Punua, David Sproat, Gabby Manintin and Sam Mahuike Jr.
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- Shorty Kaona, Nanea Sproat-Armitage, Hana Montgomery, Cathy Ham Young-Pfeffer, Rose Castelo, Kali Maya and Helen Relacion
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- Clarence “Shorty” Kaona and Joanne Kaona
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- Diana and Charles Spencer
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- Jeri Di Pietro and Geri McKellep
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- Uncle Sam Mahuiki and Sylvia Partridge
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- Uncle Charlie Perreira and Maile Baird
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- John and Sharon Kelekoma and Barbara Ostrizkova
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- Lay Kaehu, Robin Mazor and Gail Spicua
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- Mahie Beck, Stacy Sproat Beck and Linda Sproat
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- Russell Ito, Kaipo Like, Treston Raco and Shawn Yokotake
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- Tom and Annie Hashimoto and Valerie Ann Yokotake
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- Gary Pfeffer, Cathy Ham Young-Pfeffer and Rick Ham Young
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- Lono Montgomery, Kalalea Kauhane and Marcus Vierra
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- Brian and Layla Landford
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- Uncle Greggy Kiaha and Misty
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- Annabelle and Kalei Kam
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- Tim Oga, Nelson Armitage and Kopa Akana
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- Lei Hashimoto-Romas, Lisa Romas, Teivyn Akita (baby), Tom Hashimoto, Kristy Dawbarn and Khizee Pagan (baby)
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- David McEntee
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- Walt and Michael Keale
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- Victor, Jodi and Tian Ascuena
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- Natalie Urminska
