Although they may appear to be frivolous fun, "Makahiki games," are well-designed exercises that develop physical, mental, and spiritual strength.

The Makahiki games were the ancient Hawaiian version of the Olympics and contestants included trained athletes, alii and commoners. These contests helped ...

Learn about the Makahiki Season and the various traditional Hawaiian games that tested a persons skill, intelligence, strength, balance and teamwork.

Makahiki games are still practiced today by many organizations and enrichment programs for the younger generation to learn about their ancestors. In the ...

28 июл. 2023 г. · Some of the games included boxing, wrestling, sliding on sleds, javelin throwing, surfing, and canoe races. These games strengthened the body ...

13 мая 2024 г. · Games included `ilu maika (rolling a puck like stone through posts), kūkini (foot races), moa pahe`e (dart sliding), `ō`ō ihe(spear throwing) and kōnane ( ...

Featuring the Te Moana Nui Games, a traditional Polynesian sports competition, along with vendors, live music, and hula by local hālau. Tickets are just $5 for ...

5 февр. 2021 г. · Makahiki games included sports of strength, like Hākōkō (Hawaiian wrestling), games of skill 'Ō'ō Ihe (spear throwing) and water sports like ...

17 июл. 2022 г. · NOT JUST FUN AND GAMES. Makahiki means “new year” in Hawaiian, and the Makahiki Games were a tournament developed in ancient times to celebrate ...

Learn how to play some makahiki games. Then play the games with your family and friends! As you play, you can earn prize cards for winning games.