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MARCH 1, 2023 MIDWEEK 5
Nestled in the heart of Kaka‘ako, Our Kaka‘ako is the master planned community of Kamehameha Schools, a private, educational, charita- ble trust founded by Ke Ali‘i Bernice Pauahi Pākī Bishop and committed to improving the capability and well-being of Native Hawaiians. The nine city blocks are part of Kamehameha Schools’ leg- acy lands and a place that celebrates Hawaiian cultural values and learning.
People Initiative and tastings of pa‘i‘ai, pickled onion and smoked meat with kalo hash.
and learn about Hawaiian celestial navigation from the rooftop of the SALT at Our Kaka‘ako parking garage and in The Barn at SALT. One of the event’s nonprofit partners, ‘Ohana Kilo Hōkū, focuses on supporting youth through connecting them with astronomy and ancestral wayfinding. Additionally, the Polynesian Voyaging Society has shared information about Hōkūle‘a and the night sky.
Fostering A Community Rooted In Culture, Learning
By Pualani Hao, director of planning and development, commercial real estate division, Kamehameha Schools
Home to colorful street art, trendy local restaurants and shops, walkable pet-friendly green spaces and diverse hous- ing options, Our Kaka‘ako
hosts public events grounded in culture, education and com- munity service. It partners with local nonprofit organizations to uplift the community.
Honolulu Night Market fea- turing local food and retail street vendors, entertain- ment and activities attracts more than 10,000 attendees. Most recently, Honolulu
Night Market: Rooted invit- ed folks to learn about kalo (taro) through pa‘i‘ai mak- ing demonstrations (tradi- tional pounding of cooked kalo root) by the Poi for the
Another popular event, ‘Ohana Stargazing, attracts hundreds of residents and families who observe the stars through powerful telescopes
Families and students gather to view the night sky through telescopes and learn about traditional Hawaiian celestial navigation at Our Kaka‘ako’s ‘Ohana Stargazing event on the parking garage rooftop at SALT at Our Kaka‘ako.
PHOTO COURTESY KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS
Additionally, Our Ka- ka‘ako partnered with the nonprofit AccesSurf to raise awareness about its mission of empowering people with disabilities through adaptive water sports and recreation. AccesSurf inspired Hono- lulu Night Market attendees through its informational ex- hibit and by having its partic- ipants serve as fashion show models.
We invite you to celebrate Hawaiian culture and learn- ing in this thriving urban is- land community, including at our Keiki Street Festival March 11. Learn more at our- kakaako.com.
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