Pepeluali (February) is Mahina ʻŌlelo Â鶹´«Ã½ (Hawaiian Language Month), and the community is invited to celebrate at a series of free ʻōlelo Â鶹´«Ã½ (Hawaiian language) fairs across the state.
Led by the UH ²Ñ¨¡²Ô´Ç²¹ , Kanaeokana, and Kamehameha Schools Kaiāulu, the Ola Ka ʻĪ events will feature music, hula, storytelling, games, student performances, and a ho?ok¨±k¨± ha?i ʻōlelo (Hawaiian language speech competition).
The events honor the growing movement to revitalize ʻōlelo Â鶹´«Ã½ and encourage the use of the language in everyday life.
Upcoming Ola Ka ʻĪ events
Pepeluali 8
- Ola Ka ʻĪ Hilo, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Prince Kūhiō Plaza (Â鶹´«Ã½)
- Ola Ka ʻĪ Honolulu, 11 a.m to 2 p.m. Kahala Mall (Oʻahu)
Pepeluali 15
- Ola Ka ʻĪ Maui Nui, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Queen Kaʻahumanu Shopping Center (Maui)
Pepeluali 22
- Ola Ka ʻĪ ʻEwa, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ka Makana Aliʻi (Oʻahu)
Malaki (March) 1
- Ola Ka ʻĪ Kaua?i me Ni?ihau, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Kukui Grove Center (Kauaʻi)
Ola Ka ʻĪ events are a chance for families, students and community members to experience and celebrate ʻōlelo Â鶹´«Ã½ and culture together. Whether fluent or just beginning to learn, organizers encourage everyone to join in.