#festival of the pacific arts and culture

Severe El Nino weather to keep sailing canoes in Hawaiian waters

Adverse El Nino weather conditions have led to the Polynesian Voyaging Society to postpone its planned Moananuiākea Voyage, the circumnavigation of the Pacific until March 2025. Instead, Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia will remain in Hawaiian waters for training, statewide engagements and educational outreach.

House Approves Committee to Combat Economic Impacts of COVID-19

Resolution creates select committee to prepare for economic impacts of virus. 

International Event, FESTPAC Hawai‘i, Postponed Amid Coronavirus Concerns

Event organizers for the 13th Festival of the Pacific Arts & Culture or FESTPAC announced Monday that it will postpone the international event due to growing global concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak.