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Polynesian Voyaging Society Commemorates Hōkūleʻa’s 50th Birthday at Kualoa

Polynesian Voyaging Society Commemorates Hōkūleʻa’s 50th Birthday at Kualoa

On Saturday, March 8, 2025, the Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) held a momentous 50th birthday commemoration for Hōkūle‘a, the legendary double-hulled voyaging canoe that has served as a symbol of cultural renewal and oceanic exploration for half a century....

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Hōkūleʻa 50th Birthday Commemoration

02.25.25 | 50th Anniversary

The public is welcome to celebrate the 50th Birthday of Hōkūleʻa at the 16th Annual Kualoa Hakipuʻu Waʻa Festival, Saturday...

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Mahalo nui to Island Life Live for welcoming one of our crew members, Lucy! Mahalo for the opportunity to talk story about Hōkūleʻa, Bishop Museum, personal stories, and for our last birthday event for Māmā Hōkūleʻa!

Join us at Bishop Museum!
Friday, March 14, 2025 | 5–9 PM
www.bishopmuseum.org/hokulea50th/

This special evening honors Hōkūleʻa’s legacy of cultural revival, environmental stewardship, and being a caretake of our voyaging heritage. Enjoy presentations, educational activities, tours, and tributes to the pioneers who helped bring this legendary waʻa to life.

Tickets available:
https://www.bishopmuseum.org/hokulea50th/

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Hōkūleʻa's 50th Birthday merchandise has been r

Hōkūleʻa's 50th Birthday merchandise has been restocked and more will be available this Friday and Monday! 🎉

Support the Polynesian Voyaging Society and Hōkūleʻa as we continue to celebrate her 50 legendary years looking ahead to the next 50!

For tickets to our Friday, March 14th event at Bishop Museum.
www.bishopmuseum.org/hokulea50th/

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Join us at Bishop Museum on Friday, March 14, 2025

Join us at Bishop Museum on Friday, March 14, 2025, from 5–9 PM as we continue to celebrate 50 years of Hōkūleʻa! 🌊✨

This special evening honors Hōkūleʻa’s legacy of cultural revival, environmental stewardship, and being a caretake of our voyaging heritage. Enjoy presentations, educational activities, tours, and tributes to the pioneers who helped bring this legendary waʻa to life.

Let’s come together to honor the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future of voyaging!

Tickets available:
https://www.bishopmuseum.org/hokulea50th/

#Hokulea50

As we wish Hauʻoli Lā Hānau e Hōkūleʻa, we a

As we wish Hauʻoli Lā Hānau e Hōkūleʻa, we also remember and honor the people that have contributed and supported the act to mālama her and perpetuate our voyaging culture.

Courtesy: James Kimo Hugho, Nick Devore III, Ben Young, Kanako Uchino, Oiwi TV, Polynesian Voyaging Society, Nicholas DeVore iii, David Hiser, Sam Low, Cliff Watson.

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