Ka Moku O Manokalanipō Pāʻani Makahiki
What: A Community Event featuring Ancient Hawaiian Games, Awards, Cultural Demonstrations, Displays by community groups, a Kauaʻi made craft fair, and Ono Food.
When: *This event is on hold until further notice. Mahalo for your patience. We appreciate your support.*
Registration/Check-in begins at 8:00am
Gate opens to the general public at 8:30am
Opening Ceremony begins at 9:00am
Pāʻani (games) begin at 10:00am
Kamaʻāina and Malihini (visitors) ages 5 and above are invited to compete in multiple events.
NO ENTRY FEE
Where: Vidinha Soccer Field, Līhuʻe
Why: Ka Moku O Manokalanipō Pāʻani Makahiki honors the traditional time of year from November through February when Lono ruled the land. One of the ways that Lono was honored was through friendly competition. We feature 10 games – Haka Moa, ʻUlu Maika, Ōʻō Ihe, Moa Pāheʻe, Pā Uma, Uma, Kūkini, Pōhaku Hoʻoikaika, and Hukihuki, plus a Kōnane tournament. Awards will be given for 1st – 3rd in each event and division, and overall for 1st – 3rd.
This is not a fundraiser as all monies donated and raised that day are used to perpetuate this great community event.
This is an alcohol/drug-free event with support provided by Hawaiʻi Tourism through the County Enrichment Program, County of Kauaʽi, Kauaifestivals.com, HawaiianCheckers.com, and The Garden Island Newspaper.
For more information email makahikikauai@gmail.com or call Julie at 808-635-9028.
What: A Community Event featuring Ancient Hawaiian Games, Awards, Cultural Demonstrations, Displays by community groups, a Kauaʻi made craft fair, and Ono Food.
When: *This event is on hold until further notice. Mahalo for your patience. We appreciate your support.*
Registration/Check-in begins at 8:00am
Gate opens to the general public at 8:30am
Opening Ceremony begins at 9:00am
Pāʻani (games) begin at 10:00am
Kamaʻāina and Malihini (visitors) ages 5 and above are invited to compete in multiple events.
NO ENTRY FEE
Where: Vidinha Soccer Field, Līhuʻe
Why: Ka Moku O Manokalanipō Pāʻani Makahiki honors the traditional time of year from November through February when Lono ruled the land. One of the ways that Lono was honored was through friendly competition. We feature 10 games – Haka Moa, ʻUlu Maika, Ōʻō Ihe, Moa Pāheʻe, Pā Uma, Uma, Kūkini, Pōhaku Hoʻoikaika, and Hukihuki, plus a Kōnane tournament. Awards will be given for 1st – 3rd in each event and division, and overall for 1st – 3rd.
This is not a fundraiser as all monies donated and raised that day are used to perpetuate this great community event.
This is an alcohol/drug-free event with support provided by Hawaiʻi Tourism through the County Enrichment Program, County of Kauaʽi, Kauaifestivals.com, HawaiianCheckers.com, and The Garden Island Newspaper.
For more information email makahikikauai@gmail.com or call Julie at 808-635-9028.
In ancient times the konohiki carried the Lono banner to each ahupuaʻa to collect the tributes and taxes due to the chief. To honor that tradition we took the Makahiki games around the island starting with Hanalei in 2014, Kapa'a in 2015, Koloa in 2016, and Waimea in 2017. Starting in 2020 the soccer field at Vidinha Stadium in Līhu'e will be the permanent home of our Makahiki event.
Upcoming dates:
February 12, 2022
February 11, 2023
February 10, 2024
February 8, 2025
Upcoming dates:
February 12, 2022
February 11, 2023
February 10, 2024
February 8, 2025
The Makahiki Games
Haka Moa (chicken fighting) – Contestants stand on one leg, holding their other leg by their ankle behind them. The object of the game is to knock over your opponent or push them out of the circle.
Pā Uma (standing wrist wrestling) – Contestants stand with the little toes of their right feet together and clasp their right hands. The object of the game is to force your opponent off balance and to the ground. If you move your right foot you lose.
Uma (hand wrestling) – Contestants lie on the ground and clasp their right hands. The object of the game is to force your opponent’s hand to the ground.
ʻUlu Maika (bowling) – A stone disc is rolled on the ground between two pins for accuracy.
Moa paheʻe (dart sliding) - A short javelin-like instrument made of wood is slid on the ground between two pins for accuracy.
Ōʻō Ihe (hurling spears) – In old Hawaiʻi contestants threw their spears at their opponents, today we use banana stumps.
Pōhaku Hoʻoikaika (stone lifting) – throwing for distance
Kūkini (run swiftly) - 50 yard dash
Hukihuki (tug of war) – 6 person teams tug a rope. The object is to pull the other team across the line.
Kōnane – is a game of strategy. Players jump over and remove their opponent's pieces. The winner is not the player who has the most pieces: it's the player who is able to make the last move.
Adults only
Kūkini (run swiftly) - 100 yard run
Ano koa kīʻe kīʻe - Decathalon (all ten events)
Haka Moa (chicken fighting) – Contestants stand on one leg, holding their other leg by their ankle behind them. The object of the game is to knock over your opponent or push them out of the circle.
Pā Uma (standing wrist wrestling) – Contestants stand with the little toes of their right feet together and clasp their right hands. The object of the game is to force your opponent off balance and to the ground. If you move your right foot you lose.
Uma (hand wrestling) – Contestants lie on the ground and clasp their right hands. The object of the game is to force your opponent’s hand to the ground.
ʻUlu Maika (bowling) – A stone disc is rolled on the ground between two pins for accuracy.
Moa paheʻe (dart sliding) - A short javelin-like instrument made of wood is slid on the ground between two pins for accuracy.
Ōʻō Ihe (hurling spears) – In old Hawaiʻi contestants threw their spears at their opponents, today we use banana stumps.
Pōhaku Hoʻoikaika (stone lifting) – throwing for distance
Kūkini (run swiftly) - 50 yard dash
Hukihuki (tug of war) – 6 person teams tug a rope. The object is to pull the other team across the line.
Kōnane – is a game of strategy. Players jump over and remove their opponent's pieces. The winner is not the player who has the most pieces: it's the player who is able to make the last move.
Adults only
Kūkini (run swiftly) - 100 yard run
Ano koa kīʻe kīʻe - Decathalon (all ten events)