Let the Hawaiian Games Begin!

Hawaiian games will be coming to Mākeke Kapolei this Thursday, Sept. 6 from 4-6 pm!  Thanks to the Queen Emma Hawaiian Civic Club market goers will have a chance to play some traditional Hawaiian games enjoyed by royalty and commoners such as kōnane, paheʻe and ʻulumaika. These are fun, non-contact games that will delight children and adults.  

Participants will also have a chance to make simple games to take home.  This event is made possible by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority and the Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement.

Konane photo courtesy of DOE

You can now order boxes of organic veggies for pick up at Makeke Kapolei!

Video of Kapa Demo at Makeke Kapolei

We just found a great video of kumu kapa Ka'iulani deSilva filmed at Makeke Kapolei and thought we'd share it with you. Thank you to whomever took and edited the video!

Have you tried our delicious hibiscus iced tea? We make it out of organic dried hibiscus flowers. Now you can, too!  Get your flowers at Malama Learning Center's booth. We'll even give you the recipe!

Our story on Kahili making with Shad Kane is now airing on OC16's "Outside Hawai'i!"  Shad talks about what kahili are and what purpose they serve. He also describes the process of collecting feathers, including going all the way to Midway Atoll!  Watch Outside Hawai'i on channel 12 or 1012 during the following days and times:

Mon 12:00am, Wed 9:00pm, Thu 3:00am & 2:30pm, Fri 1:00pm, Sat 10:30am, Sun 6:00pm

If you live in Hawai'i, you should get your papayas and pineapples grown in Hawai`i!  You can do that (and more) at Makeke Kapolei every Thursday!

The Cows Have Come Home!

It's a pleasure to have Naked Cow Dairy as one of our vendors. They produce locally made butter, feta cheese, cream cheese, and yogurt -- all with unique and tasty flavors! The dairy is located in Wai'anae and is run by a great group of women, with the help of awesome men, too!