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Makahiki – Hawaiian New Year Festival

Aloha and Hau'oli Makahiki Hou (Happy New Year)! In the Hawaiian language, the word Makahiki means "year" as well as the change from harvest time to the beginning of the agricultural season. The Makahiki season was the ancient Hawaiian New Year festival, in honor of the god Lono (associated with agriculture, fertility, rainfall, music and peace). It was a holiday…
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