Fairmont Kea Lani to Host Community Celebration Honoring Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea
A Day of Cultural Education and Restoration – Sunday, July 27, 2025
Wailea, Maui – In recognition of Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea, Hawaiʻi’s Day of Sovereignty Restoration, Fairmont Kea Lani invites the community to a day of cultural learning, reflection, and celebration on Sunday, July 27, 2025, from 9:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea commemorates the restoration of Hawaiian sovereignty in 1843 and stands as a profound reminder of the resilience, dignity, and enduring pride of the Hawaiian people. Held in collaboration with esteemed cultural practitioners from across the islands, the celebration will take place in the resort’s main lobby and at Hale Kukuna, Fairmont Kea Lani’s Hawaiian cultural center.
The celebration begins at 9:45 a.m. with a traditional flag-raising ceremony and the singing of Hawai‘i Ponoʻī, inviting all to stand together in unity and reverence. Guests are then welcome to explore a series of rotating educational sessions that honor and perpetuate traditional Hawaiian arts and practices. Highlights include lauhala weaving with Gayle “Kaila” Miyaguchi, kapa making with Lei Ishikawa, and traditional woodworking with Kenneth Hiraoka. Throughout the day, attendees can also observe the delicate craft of featherwork with Leonani Meyer, witness the ancestral art of kākau uhi (traditional tattooing) with Chase Keliʻipaʻakaua, and learn about indigenous agricultural practices with Lukela Alboro. Live music by Kaniala Masoe will provide a joyful and uplifting soundtrack for the day’s events.
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Event Schedule:
- 9:45 a.m. – Raising of the Hawaiian Flag + Hawai‘i Ponoʻī
- 10:30 a.m. – Lauhala Weaving with Gayle “Kaila” Miyaguchi
- 11:30 a.m. – Kapa Making with Lei Ishikawa
- 12:30 p.m. – Wood Craftsmanship with Kenneth Hiraoka
- Ongoing throughout the day:
- Lei Hulu with Leonani Meyer
- Kākau Uhi with Chase Keliʻipaʻakaua
- Agricultural Practices with Lukela Alboro
While select presentations will follow a scheduled program, all practitioners will remain onsite to share their knowledge through ongoing demonstrations – allowing guests to engage at their own pace and deepen their understanding of Hawaiian cultural practices.
“Our intention is to create more than just a celebration,” said Jobi Miguel, Manager of Hawaiian Culture at Fairmont Kea Lani. “This is a gathering place for education, cultural connection, and community. We are deeply honored to share in the remembrance of Lā Hoʻihoʻi Ea and the living traditions that continue to shape Hawaiʻi today.”
Located in the storied ahupuaʻa of Honuaʻula, Fairmont Kea Lani honors the kuleana of standing on sacred ground.
Through events like this – uplifting knowledge through hula, oli, moʻolelo, and ancestral practices – the resort reaffirms its commitment to cultural stewardship and community engagement through Hale Kukuna.
E ola ka lāhui. E ola ka ʻāina. E ola ke aloha.
May our people thrive. May the land thrive. May love and respect endure.
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