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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

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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 

  • Waʻa / Canoe rides and Lessons 

  • 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 ! 

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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 

  • Waʻa / Canoe rides 

  • 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 ! 

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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 

  • Waʻa / Canoe rides 

  • 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 ! 

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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 

  • Waʻa / Canoe rides (SIGN UP HERE)

  • Live music and Hula performances

  • Hawaiian Santa Claus

  • 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! 

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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  

  • 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! 

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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 ! 

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