
Hawaiian Cultural Events of 2025
Kāpena Kimos
Wahi Pana ʻO Kepaniwai
This was the Epic Interview with Hawaiian Cultural Author,
Clare Ventura, as she Introduced her book, " Iao, The Boy Warrior of Kahekili ". Her book is a Best Seller on Barnes and Noble.
This Book depicts the Brutal Battle between the armies of the Maui Chief Kahekili and Kamehameha for the control of the Island of Maui. As the story goes, "Iao" as a young boy, is recruited into the army of Kahekili and rises through the ranks, until he meets Kamehameha face to face in this bloody battle.
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Filmed on Location in the river of Kepaniwai, on the Island of Maui.
Donate Now to Help Kāpena Kimo Perpetuate Hawaiian Culture and Language. Come Join Him in this Movie Project.
Together, we Perpetuate the Hawaiian Culture and Language as we Mālama the Ocean and Care for each other: Malama ka Moana, Malama Kekahi i Kekahi

Hawaiian Cultural Events of 2025
Kāpena Kimos Past Events
Ke Kula ʻO Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu iki
Hawaii Immersion School
Celebrating a day of fun, Caring for Each Other and our Ocean. The First Grade Class of this Hawaiian Immersion School.
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Wailoa Small Boat Harbor in Hilo,
Kāpena Kimo shares his Hawaiian Heritage by offering FREE
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Waʻa / Canoe rides and Lessons
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Rides on Captain Kimos Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Open to the Public
Donate Now or On-Site to Help Kāpena Kimo to Perpetuate Hawaiian Culture and Language. Come Join Him in the Fun of Sharing and Caring.
Together, we Perpetuate the Hawaiian Culture and Language as we Mālama the Ocean and Care for each other: Malama ka Moana, Malama Kekahi i Kekahi
Let’s celebrate together— and spread the word !

Hawaiian Cultural Events of 2025
Kāpena Kimos Past Events
Hōkūleʻa - Moananuiakeʻa World Voyage
Celebrating a day of fun, Caring for Each Other and our Ocean, June of 2025 Click On the Image for Full Video.
Wailoa Small Boat Harbor in Hilo,
Kāpena Kimo shares his Hawaiian Heritage by offering FREE
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Waʻa / Canoe rides
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Rides on Captain Kimos Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Open to the Public
Donate Now or On-Site to Help Kāpena Kimo to Perpetuate Hawaiian Culture and Language. Come Join Him in the Fun of Sharing and Caring.
Together, we Perpetuate the Hawaiian Culture and Language as we Mālama the Ocean and Care for each other: Malama ka Moana, Malama Kekahi i Kekahi
Let’s celebrate together— and spread the word !

Hawaiian Cultural Events of 2025
Kāpena Kimos Past Events
'Ohana Wa'a Laulima - Special Needs
Celebrating a day of fun, Caring for Each Other and our Ocean, Saturday 2/22/2025 Click On the Image for Full Video.
Wailoa Small Boat Harbor in Hilo, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
‘Ohana Wa‘a Laulima Canoe Club for Special Needs Individuals
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Waʻa / Canoe rides
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Rides on Captain Kimos Hawaiian Sailing Canoe
Lite Lunch - Open to the Public
Donate now or on-site to Help this Canoe Club for Special Needs Individuals
Helping Our Special Individuals
Together, we Perpetuate the Hawaiian Culture and Language as we Mālama the Ocean and Care for each other: Malama ka Moana, Malama Kekahi i Kekahi
Let’s celebrate together— and spread the word !

Cultural Events 2024
Kāpena Kimos Hoʻolauleʻa
Celebrating a day of fun, caring for each other and our Ocean, Click On the Poster for Full Video.
Saturday, December 21, 2024 | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
‘Ohana Wa‘a Laulima Canoe Clubhouse (Hale Kenoi), Hilo Bayfront Beach Park
Admission is FREE – A Fundraising Event
Family-Friendly & ADA Accessible Activities
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Waʻa / Canoe rides (SIGN UP HERE)
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Live music and Hula performances
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Hawaiian Santa Claus
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Games, prizes, and more!
FREE gift bag upon entering
Donate now or on-site to secure your entry for RAFFLE PRIZES:
($20 per raffle ticket; must be present to win)
Proceeds benefit:
— Ka ʻUmeke Kāʻeo Hawaiian Immersion School
— Ke Kula ʻO Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu Iki Hawaiian Immersion School
— ʻOhana Waʻa Laulima Canoe Club
Helping Our Special Individuals & Hawaiian Immersion Schools!
Together, we perpetuate the Hawaiian culture and language as we mālama the ocean and care for each other: Malama ka Moana, Malama Kekahi i Kekahi
Let’s celebrate together—mark your calendars and spread the word!

Cultural Events 2024
Kāpena Kimos Holo Holo Day
Kā ʻUmeke Kāʻeo Immersion School
Celebrating a day of fun, caring for each other and our Ocean.
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September 14 & 15, 2024 | 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Holo Holo Day Sail. Fundraiser for Ka ʻUmeke Kāʻeo Hawaiian Cultural Immersion School
Admission is FREE – A Fundraising Event
Family-Friendly
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Waʻa / Canoe ride
FREE, FREE, FREE
Donate Now or On-Site
Proceeds Benefit:
— Ka ʻUmeke Kāʻeo Hawaiian Immersion School
— Ke Kula ʻO Nāwahīokalaniʻōpuʻu Iki Hawaiian Immersion School
Helping Our Hawaiian Immersion Schools!
Together, we perpetuate the Hawaiian Culture and Language as we mālama the ocean and care for each other:
Malama ka Moana, Malama Kekahi i Kekahi
Let’s celebrate together—mark your calendars and spread the word!

Cultural Events 2024
Kāpena Kimos Blessing
The Vietnam Wall of Healing
Kāpena Kimo Blesses The Vietnam Wall of Healing in Honor of those who gave their lives for the freedom we enjoy.
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January 22 - 29, 2024
Downtown Hilo on the Big Island of Hawaii
Kāpena Kimo Blessed The Vietnam Wall of Healing in Hawaiian and English. After the blessing was completed, two of the veterans mentioned that during the blessing, "they saw their platoon members standing behind me". Spiritual moments like this reconfirms the fact, that we are all spiritually connected.
Your Donations help to Support the work that goes on behind the scenes.
Together, we perpetuate the Hawaiian Culture and Language as we mālama the ocean and care for each other: Malama ka Moana, Malama Kekahi i Kekahi
Let’s Remember to Make a Brighter Day !







