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To the Kanaka Maoli the stars' appearance in the night sky also signifies the beginning of the Makahiki, the most important holiday of the year. It is the traditional Hawaiian celebration of the harvest and time of personal rest and spiritual and cultural renewal.
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www.moolelo.com/ancient-celebration.html
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A Service of Makahiki Ministries ... Makahiki Ministries has provided a rest and hospitality ministry for hundreds of Christian workers. Hospitality Homes International is our network of over 120 homes worldwide. ... "Makahiki" is an ancient Hawaiian tradition where the warriors would take a rest from the battle. Our goal is...
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www.hospitalityhomes.org/
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This Page describes some common games played in both traditional and contemporary Makahiki festivals. ... MAKAHIKI GAMES; Appreciating our Health;
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www2.hawaii.edu/~mo/MakahikiGames.html
www2.hawaii.edu/~mo/MakahikiGames.html
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THE prose note explains the name Lono-i-ka-makahiki with which the final genealogy of the chant concludes-"To Ahu, to Ahu-a-'I, to Lono-i-ka-makahiki"--as the name given to the infant by his mother at his birth, to be replaced after his consecration in the temple by the name by which he is known in history.
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www.sacred-texts.com/pac/ku/ku06.htm
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Makahiki - The Hawaiian New Year ... Makahiki can be a confusing word. It means "year," "new year," and also refers to the four month long season which heralds the new year in the Hawaiian calendar. ... Details of the Makahiki varied from island to island and district to district. But in general, Lono, as the god...
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www.kaahelehawaii.com/pages/culture_makahiki.htm
www.kaahelehawaii.com/pages/culture_makahiki.htm
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Kona Coffee, Estate Grown. Makahiki Farms grows, harvests, processes and sells award winning Estate 100% Kona Coffee. Order fresh Kona coffee direct from the farmer. ... ; One dollar of every half pound of roasted coffee purchased from Makahiki Farms goes to breast cancer research.
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makahikifarms.com/
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Makahiki scenes from 1999 ... Every year since its founding in 1973 Aloha International has sponsored a Makahiki Festival, in honor of the annual Hawaiian celebrations of the pre-contact times. ... The modern celebration of Makahiki on Kauai by Aloha International begins on the last Thursday of November,
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www.huna.org/html/makahiki.html
www.huna.org/html/makahiki.html
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ALOHA INTERNATIONAL'S 33RD ANNUAL ; MAKAHIKI FESTIVAL AND CONFERENCE 2006 ... Makahiki Registration ... In ancient Hawaii there was a harvest celebration called Makahiki which began around mid-November and lasted about four months. Throughout the islands it was a time of peace, thanksgiving, sharing and preparation for the...
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www.huna.org/html/conf.html
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The full Hawaiian name of this celebration is makahiki na o Lono -- "time of the coming of Lono" -- a religious occasion welcoming the return of the god Lono, known for bringing wind and rain. It appears we're getting a head start.
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www.starbulletin.com/features/20081124_New_moon_signals...
www.starbulletin.com/features/20081124_New_moon_signals_arrival_of_makahiki_and_shifting_seasons.html
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