This year, Ho’olaule’a is returning in a new and exciting format! It has been three years since the last Ho’olaule’a in 2019, and this year marks 10 years since the first kalo (taro) harvest from Ka Māla o Niuhelewai (the garden of Niuhelewai) in April 2012.

Ka Māla o Niuhelewai

Ka Māla o Niuhelewai started with the planting of more than 20 varieties of Hawaiian kalo in March 2011 with the support of the Office of Hawaiian Affairs and Honolulu Community College. It has served as a venue of learning for students, staff, and community groups to increase exposure and understanding of traditional Hawaiian knowledge (‘ike) such as subsistence farming in an urban community and sustainable stewardship. Every April, when the kalo is ready to harvest, Honolulu Community College celebrates the māla with an annual Ho’olaule’a.

Ho’olaule’a 2022 | April 18, 2022 – April 22, 2022

This year, Ho’olaule’a will be a week long celebration of virtual workshops and hands-on activities educating students and faculty about Hawaiian culture and sustainable practices. This year’s theme is “Kanu ‘ia Ka Huli, Ulu Ka āina” or “Planting Seeds and Cultivating the Environment.

The celebration will conclude with a ono Hawaiian Food plate cooked from the imu for all workshop participants. It will be available for drive-thru pick up in Lot1 C on Friday, April 22. In order to receive a Hawaiian Food plate, participants must attend workshops during the week, either online or in-person, and complete an evaluation by Thursday, April 21 at 2:00 PM.

In keeping the sustainability theme, reusable containers will be provided, but everyone is encouraged to bring their own beverage bottle or cup and/or reusable bag and utensils for their lunch. 

HonCC Ho’olaule’a 2022 Workshops