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6th ANNUAL
HILO INTER-TRIBAL POWWOW

 MAY 28, 29, 30, 2011

 Wailoa River State Park
Hilo, Hawai`i

9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Saturday & Sunday
9 A.M. to 4 P.M. Monday

**FREE ADMISSION**       **EVERYONE WELCOME**

BRING YOUR CHAIRS OR BLANKETS FOR SEATING

Native American Music and Dancing

Native American Food

Traditional Arts and Crafts

Children's Lodge
with
Storytelling & Children's Arts and Crafts

Special Performances


MONDAY, MEMORIAL DAY
Veteran's Honoring

 

Hosted by the
Federation of American Natives

in partnership with:
Big Island Resource
Conservation & Development Council

with support from
County of Hawai`i
Hawai`i Tourism Authority
Connections Public Charter School
LeiManu Designs
Yuen Media Services

For More Information E-Mail
INFO@HILOPOWWOW.COM

 

A DRUG AND ALCOHOL FREE EVENT

    The Hilo Inter-Tribal Powwow is a community event held each Memorial Day weekend in the town of Hilo, Hawai`i. Three days of non-competitive sharing culminating in a veteran's honoring result in a heart-felt holiday enjoyed by young and old of all cultures.
     With approximately 26,000 Native Americans living in the state of Hawai`i, island powwows serve the need for community and fellowship. They also attract attendees from many nations. Now approaching it's 6th year, the Hilo Inter-Tribal Powwow is proud to be counted among them.
     The Hilo Inter-Tribal Powwow honors the host culture, that of the Kanaka Maoli, the indigenous people of Hawai`i, in a unique opening ceremony led by Kahu Kimo Pihana.
     During the powwow, halau hula (traditional schools of indigenous Hawaiian dance) share dances of the host culture between the dances of Native American and First Nations people.
      Food, of course, is critical to most indigenous gatherings, and Hilo's Powwow is no exception - it is famous for its Indian tacos and its frybread.
     Also exceptional is the Hilo Inter-Tribal Powwow Craft Fair. One of the smaller fairs, it is noted for its quality. All of the vendors are Native practitioners of their crafts. Whether Native American, First Nations, Alaska Native, or Kanaka Maoli, the vendors are experts in their fields, friendly, and willing share their knowledge with those who drop by their booths. Many of the vendors also participate in the dances and other cultural activities throughout the powwow.

Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of policies and procedures to participate in this event should contact Liz De Roche at info@hilopowwow.com or 808-557-8607 by May 15, 2011.

 

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