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Hawaiʻi announces readiness to host 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture, June 6-16, 2024

The 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC), the world’s largest celebration of indigenous Pacific Islanders convenes on O‘ahu from June 6-16, 2024. More than 2,200 delegates from 27 Pacific nations will gather for 10 days of cultural exchange, appreciation, and celebration at various venues across the island. More than 50 festival events, including the opening and closing ceremonies, Festival Village, heritage dance and contemporary music performances, heritage arts demonstrations, visual arts exhibits, and more, will be free and open to the public.

Hōkūleʻa Conquers Navigational Challenge of Finding Rapa Nui

The crew of Hōkūleʻa arrived safely at Rapa Nui today after sailing for about 16 days across approximately 1,900 nautical miles of deep ocean.

Hōkūleʻa’s Voyage to Rapa Nui Tests Skill of Apprentice Navigators

The leg to Rapa Nui presents a unique learning opportunity for young navigators to test their wayfinding abilities and skills needed to navigate aboard Hōkūleʻa

Hōkūleʻa Sets Sail for Rapa Nui, Navigational Return to Pacific

The crew of Hawaiʻi’s legendary Polynesian voyaging canoe Hōkūleʻa set sail today for Rapa Nui, also known as Easter Island, continuing its Worldwide Voyage…

Hōkūleʻa Completes Panama Canal Transit, Returns to Pacific Waters

The Hōkūleʻa has completed her historic transit through the Panama Canal and has returned to Pacific waters for the first time in nearly two years.