Lonoikamakahiki! In this Kūkahekahe article, we share resources and past stories about Makahiki to celebrate this Hawaiian season of gratitude and peace.

The rising of Makaliʻi (the constellation Pleiades) at sunset marks the beginning of the Hawaiian new year, known as Makahiki. In Hawaiʻi, Makahiki usually begins in mid-November and ends in late January or February.

E ka ʻohana Kamehameha, let’s use Makahiki to reflect on our hard work and achievements of the past year; not only our accomplishments at work on behalf of Ke Aliʻi Pauahi, but also those within our families and communities. To celebrate Makahiki we encourage you to try and watch the rising of Makaliʻi, share a meal with family and friends, and say mahalo to those who have helped you this year.

Check out our Kaʻiwakīloumoku website for more information and lots of resources about Makahiki!

Read our in-depth four-part series on Makahiki, fresh from the Ka Ipu o Lono archives!

Part 1: Hau‘oli “Makahiki” Hou! (Nov. 4, 2013)
Part 2: A season of giving and growing (Nov. 12, 2013)
Part 3: Let the games begin! (Nov. 18, 2013)
Part 4: Makahiki- a change of season (Dec. 4, 2013)

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