The Multicultural Office wrapped up the academic year with the Ho'olaule'a Luau on Thursday at the Quad. The event, which celebrates Polynesian culture, included traditional Hawaiian dances and food, bracelet-making out of palm fronds, and fellowship. Ho'olaule'a means celebration or festival.
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Freshman Priscilla Pamatigan at the Multicultural Office-sponsored Ho’olaule’a Luau at the Quad on April 11, 2024. -
Junior Pililai Kaai adjust her flowered headdress during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Ho’olaule’a Luau at the Quad on April 11, 2024. -
Students were treated to luau beef stew and other traditional foods during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Ho’olaule’a Luau at the Quad on April 11, 2024. -
Freshman Shalisia Lacsina performs a “Mohala Ka Hinano” hula dance during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Ho’olaule’a Luau at the Quad on April 11, 2024. -
Dancers perform a “Nifo Oti” dance during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Ho’olaule’a Luau at the Quad on April 11, 2024. -
Students watch as dancers perform traditional hula dances during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Ho’olaule’a Luau at the Quad on April 11, 2024. -
Students during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Ho’olaule’a Luau at the Quad on April 11, 2024. -
The Hawaiian flag waves on stage during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Ho’olaule’a Luau at the Quad on April 11, 2024. -
Students weave palm fronds into various items such as bracelets during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Ho’olaule’a Luau at the Quad on April 11, 2024. -
An ornamental Hawaiian mask during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Ho’olaule’a Luau at the Quad on April 11, 2024. -
Junior Pililai Kaai performs a “Holei” hula dance during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Ho’olaule’a Luau at the Quad on April 11, 2024. -
Students perform traditional hula dances during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Ho’olaule’a Luau at the Quad on April 11, 2024. -
A Hawaiian dance troupe perform traditional hula dances during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Ho’olaule’a Luau at the Quad on April 11, 2024. -
Students applaud the dance performances during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Ho’olaule’a Luau at the Quad on April 11, 2024. -
Majasty Samuelu and a Hawaiian dance troupe perform traditional dances during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Ho’olaule’a Luau at the Quad on April 11, 2024. -
Nehemiah Samuelu performs during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Ho’olaule’a Luau at the Quad on April 11, 2024. -
Students take part in a “Duck Walk” race during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Ho’olaule’a Luau at the Quad on April 11, 2024. -
Students “Hang Loose” as they enjoy the Multicultural Office-sponsored Ho’olaule’a Luau at the Quad on April 11, 2024. -
Students perform traditional island music during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Ho’olaule’a Luau at the Quad on April 11, 2024. -
A dancer performs a hula dance during the Multicultural Office-sponsored Ho’olaule’a Luau at the Quad on April 11, 2024.
