Join all of Hawaiʻi on September 1, 2023 for a statewide vigil in support of Maui. This day is centered on emotional and spiritual healing that is rooted in Native Hawaiian practices with leaders from diverse faiths. Watch ceremonies streaming live or attend a ceremony at one of the locations listed below.
This vigil is in line with ‘Aha Pule Pualu, the assembly of kumu hula, and cultural practitioners for collective prayer and reflection over an anahulu, a 10-day period that started on August 13, 2023 at noon in alignment with the moon. The ritual is intended for those who have perished, their beloved family and friends in mourning, and cleansing of the land.
Livestream: Kīpuni Aloha no Maui
Livestream ceremonies will be streamed in partnership with ‘Ōlelo, Akakū Community Media, KAKU 88.5 FM, Maui Stream, Hawai‘i News Now, KITV4, KHON2, Nā Leo TV, Hō‘ike TV, HONOLULU Magazine, and other media partners.
- 6:00 am – 7:00 am HST: Native Hawaiian Sunrise Ceremony
- 11:45 am – 1:15 pm HST: Noon Ceremony (including diverse faith-based leaders)
- 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm HST: Native Hawaiian Sunset Ceremony
- Livestream: Olelo Community Media – YouTube
In-person: Kīpuni Aloha no Maui
Hawaiʻi Island
- All day. Pu‘u Huluhulu, Saddle Road. Kumu Dr. Noenoe Wong-Wilson will lead the day-long vigil along with the Kanaka‘ole ‘Ohana and cultural practitioners. The sunrise, noon, and sunset vigils will be streamed live through Nā Leo, ‘Ōlelo and other media partners.
- Sunrise. Four Corners at Kumukahi, Puna. Pule by Uncle Keone Kalawe.
- Noon. Lili‘uokalani Gardens, Hilo. Ceremony led by Rabbi Rachel Short in partnership with Interfaith Communities in Action.
- Sunset. Old A’s Pavilion 3 & 4, 75-5500 Kuakini Highway, Kailua-Kona. Ceremony led by Kumu Ka‘ea Lyons.
Kauaʻi
- Sunrise. Hikinaakalā & Hauola Heiau, Wailua
- Noon. Alakoko Fishpond, Hulēʻia, Līhuʻe
- Sunset. Pāʻulaʻula, Waimea (King Kaumualiʻi Statue)
Maui
- Noon. UH Maui College, 310 W Ka‘ahumanu Ave, Kahului. Kumu Hula Hōkūlani Holt will lead the noon ceremony in partnership with kumu hula, cultural practitioners, and leaders from diverse faiths.
- Noon. Ala Kukui, 4224 Hāna Hwy, Hāna. Reflective of East Maui’s diverse faiths and rooted in Hawaiian place and practice.
Molokaʻi
- Noon. Keawanui Fishpond. Kumu Miki‘ala Pescaia will lead the noon vigil.
Lānaʻi
- In-person vigils and streaming online are encouraged.
Oʻahu
- Noon. Thomas Square, 925 S Beretania St, Honolulu. Kumu Hula Mehana Hind will lead the noon ceremony in partnership with kumu hula, and cultural practitioners. Mats to sit on are highly encouraged.
More info: Kīpuni Aloha no Maui | Hawaiʻi’s Soul (hawaiisoul.org)
