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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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