Ola Ka ʻĪ heads to Kauaʻi

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Ola Ka ʻĪ heads to Kauaʻi

February 14, 2024

It was a sight to see as Kukui Grove in Līhuʻe filled with ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi speakers and enthusiasts! The premiere speech competition awarded a new set of winners as the kikowaena kūʻai was immersed in Hawaiian culture. Ola Ka ʻĪ is a testament to the power of language and its ability to bring people together.

E ola mau ka ʻōlelo Hawaiʻi! Long live the Hawaiian language!

Vice President of Strategy and Experience Kēhau Abad (left) offers Kanaeokana swag at Ola Ka ʻĪ.

Kauaʻi me Niʻihau speech competition winners pose with event emcees. From left to right, they are: 1st Place: Paʻihiwaiʻaleʻale Ornellas, Kawaikini 2nd Place: Uanakili Joy, Kawaikini

Kauaʻi me Niʻihau Speech Competition Division II Winners (left to right): 3rd Place: Pōkiʻi Sadaoka, Kawaikini 2nd Place: Lili Dela Cruz, Kawaikini 1st Place: Ululena Vincent, Kawaikini

Students from Wilcox Elementary School perform at Ola Ka ʻĪ Kauaʻi me Niʻihau.

Kauaʻi me Niʻihau Speech Competition Division IV Winners (left to right): 1st Place: La`akea Chun, Kawaikini 3rd Place: Mohala Silverston, Island School 2nd Place: Kolohaiaheahe Kuhaulua, Island School

Kauaʻi me Niʻihau Speech Competition Division III Winners (left to right): 1st Place: Lipai Butay, Kawaikini 2nd Place: Hiʻilei Berg, Kawaikini 3rd Place: Nohiu Flores, Kawaikini