by Todd Yamashita | Nov 17, 2017 | News, Newsletter, Photo Galleries, Teachers, Updates, World Wide Voyage
This weekend, Hōkūle‘a and her crew join Nā Mamo O Mū‘olea and East Maui communities in celebrating the 9th Annual Limu Festival, a community event organized by Hāna residents to celebrate the many aspects of healthy shoreline ecosystem, from limu (seaweed), to...
by Alison Andrews | Apr 18, 2017 | Newsletter, Photo Galleries, Teachers, Updates, World Wide Voyage
Hōkūle‘a, Hikianalia, and their crews were welcomed by the Mahina community on April 14th, 2017. The crews enjoyed performances of traditional song and dance from people of all ages during the arrival celebration hosted on the shores of Mahina, which is near Papeete...
by Alison Andrews | Apr 13, 2017 | Newsletter, Photo Galleries, Teachers, Updates, World Wide Voyage
Hōkūle‘a and Hikianalia have arrived in Tahiti! This arrival marks the first time the sister canoes have reunited since the vessels embarked on separate Mālama Honua sail plans in spring of 2015 – when Hikianalia sailed for the Hawaiian Islands to advance the...
by Todd Yamashita | Mar 3, 2017 | Photo Galleries, Updates, World Wide Voyage
After voyaging approximately 1,900 nautical miles over 16 days, Leg 28 crewmembers landed in Rapa Nui and we were greeted by long time friends and family that have been close to Hōkūleʻa for decades. Because Captain Archie Kalepa needed to depart the evening...
by Bryson Hoe | Jul 12, 2016 | Cultural, Education, Newsletter, Photo Galleries, Teachers, Updates, World Wide Voyage
Legendary voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa is continuing to visit communities in the New England area. The canoe was greeted by representatives from the Massachusett Tribe and a large crowd of residents when she arrived in Boston at Fan Pier on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. EST (11:00...