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.
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.
