Friday, October 23:
9:30 am | Opening Ceremonies (Ballroom Terrace)
10:00 am – 11:00 am | Queen Lili‘uokalani Garden Tour (Queen Lili‘uokalani Garden)
10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Hawai‘ian Practitioner Demonstrations and Presentations (Lobby Lounge)
10:00 am – 5:00 pm | Live Aloha Market – Featuring local artisans and vendors (Wailea Room)
10:00 am – 5:00 pm | Manaola Pop-up Shop – Contemporary island fashion by the celebrated Hawai‘ian designer (Molokini Room)
5:30 pm | Carmen Hulu Lindsey Leo Ha‘iha‘i Falsetto Contest – Talented female falsetto singers from across Hawai‘i and beyond perform to compete in a celebration of Hawai‘ian mele (Ballroom)
- 5:30 pm | Pre-show entertainment by Luana‘ole
- 6:30 pm | Competition begins
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Saturday, October 24:
10:00 am – 11:00 am | Queen Lili‘uokalani Garden Tour (Queen Lili‘uokalani Garden)
10:00 am – 2:00 pm | Hawai‘ian Practitioner Demonstrations and Presentations (Lobby Lounge)
10:00 am – 5:00 pm | Live Aloha Market – Featuring local artisans and vendors (Wailea Room)
10:00 am – 5:00 pm | Manaola Pop-up Shop – Contemporary island fashion by the celebrated Hawai‘ian designer (Molokini Room)
11:00 am – 12:00 pm | He Wa‘a Koa – This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Hōkūle‘a’s first voyage to Tahiti and back. Our Special Guest Speaker is Penny Martin, one of two women who made that historic voyage. (Salon A)
5:00 pm | Hula is the Heartbeat – Featuring the world-famous voices of the Mākaha Sons accompanied by four of Maui’s esteemed hula hālau (Ballroom)
- 5:00 pm | Pre-show (seating opens)
- 6:00 pm | Show begins
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Sunday, October 25:
8:00 am – 2:00 pm | Live Aloha Market – Featuring local artisans and vendors (Wailea Room)
8:00 am – 2:00 pm | Manaola Pop-up Shop – Contemporary island fashion by the celebrated Hawai‘ian designer (Molokini Room)
9:00 am – 12:30 pm | Kumu Hula Panel – An in-depth discussion of hula lineages that are being sustained here by Maui kumu hula (Salon A)
5:00 pm | Sounds of the Sea – Kūikawā celebrates the third release in the Mele and Mo‘olelo series with an evening of contemporary Hawai‘ian music by the sea. Food and drink available for purchase. (Oceanfront Lawn)
- 5:00 pm | Seating opens
- 6:00 pm | Pre-show
- 7:00 pm | Show begins
- 8:15 pm | Meet and greet with the artists
Highlights
Hawaii’s garland of royaltyLei can be made with flowers, leaves, shells, ivory, feathers or paper, and are given as a symbol of affection. Our cultural advisor, Aunty Mopsie, has an incredible collection of valuable and unusual lei on display at our Resort’s front entrance – an Instagrammable site to behold!
Lei MakingIn Hawaii, a lei (garland or wreath) is typically given for greetings, farewells, congratulations, recognition, or affection. Learn how to string an orchid lei or braid a ti-leaf lei for your very own island keepsake.
Outrigger CanoeEnjoy stories about Maui and our neighboring islands and be on the lookout for green sea turtles, reef fish, manta rays and humpback whales.
Palm Frond WeavingWe proudly offer palm frond weaving with palm leaves from our gardens, and showcase how Native Hawaiians could make anything with them.
Hula Dancing Lessons
For hula dancers, hula is a way of life and method of storytelling. Learn more about this uniquely Hawaiian dance and practice some of your own moves with our skilled instructor.
Cultural Garden Tour
Every plant tells a story, and we have 15 acres of well-kept gardens at Four Seasons Maui. Learn about the legends and myths of Hawaii through our very own cultural garden tour.
Nightly Torch Lighting
This sunset ritual at Four Seasons Maui is a favorite of many guests. We welcome the evening with a blowing of the pu (conch shell) and torch lighting throughout the Resort grounds.