By Tiana Haxton, RNZ Pacific in Hawai’i
A fleet of traditional voyaging canoes have been welcomed into Kualoa bay, Hawai’i, heralding the beginning of the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC).
Hundreds of Pacific Islanders gathered on the shore to witness and participate in the special wa’a ceremony.
The exhibition of rich and vibrant cultural practices provided a window to what to expect in the coming days as FestPAC officially kicks off this evening Hawai’i time (Friday NZT).
- LISTEN TO RNZ PACIFIC WAVES: Vaka voyage – Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture 2024
- RNZ FestPAC image gallery
- FestPAC 2024: Largest celebration of indigenous Pacific islanders kicks off
- Other FestPAC reports
This article is republished under a community partnership agreement with RNZ.
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