Established in 2011, Hanohano ʻO Kona (Honoring Kona), a monthly lecture series, was developed to deepen the community’s understanding of various cultural, historical, and educational topics related to Kona. The lecture series grew in popularity and regularly met at the Civic Center in Kailua. At the beginning of the pandemic, the lecture series was placed on hold.

The purpose of reestablishing the Hanohano ‘O Kona Program is to host a free community event that provides education, entertainment, and relationship building for our community, highlights unique aspects of different ahupuaʻa of Kona, features local cultural practitioners and experts, and connects people to Kona’s history and Kona Historical Society.

The lecture will remain the core component, with supporting activities: hula hālau, music, workshops by cultural practitioners, and local artisans.

Mahalo nui loa to our program sponsors for helping to make this event possible