Lā Kūkahekahe 2026
Schedule
Sat Feb 14 2026 at 08:00 am to 11:59 pm
UTC-10:00Location
Nā Lama Kukui | Honolulu, HI
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OHA is proud to host this year's Lā Kūkahekahe Hawaiian Language event on Pepeluali 14 on the second floor at Nā Lama Kukui.This event is in celebration of Hawaiian language month and open to all levels of Hawaiian language speakers. Practice and learn through meaningful conversation, friendly competitions, live music, games, and Hawaiian food.
Speech competitions will be held in four categories:
• Haʻi ʻŌlelo Hoʻopaʻanaʻau – Memorized Speech
• Haʻi ʻŌlelo Uluwale – Impromptu Speech
• Paio Kālai Manaʻo – Debate
• Haku Mele – Music Composition (submission details are online)
Students from kula waena (middle school) up to kula nui (college) and mākua and kūpuna also, are all welcome to compete.
Pre-register online to attend or compete by 2/6 at oha.org/lakukahekahe
Lā Kūkahekahe is coordinated in partnership with ʻAhahui ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Aha Punana Leo, Council for Native Hawaiian Advancement, Kui Leo Hawai'i, Kanaeokana, and Kāhuli Leo Leʻa.
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Where is it happening?
Nā Lama Kukui, 560 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817-5315, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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