“Ka ua Kīpu'upu'u o Waimea.” The Kīpu'upu'u rain of Waimea. ‘Ōlelo No'eau # 1571 This year’s summit will be held in the beautiful up-country town of Waimea on the island of Hawai’i. Waimea is well known for it’s paniolo traditions, but did you know that the name of the cold piercing rain of Waimea is called Kīpu'upu'u? Ua (rain) has many characteristics, and the ancient people of Hawai'i recognized it’s importance by poetically naming the ua based upon their actions, effects, or location. Ua was observed and beloved for it represented how the water shaped and preserved the land. During this year’s summit, the North Hawai'i Island schools and community welcome you to learn of their ua and water sources so that you are inspired to seek the name of the rains and water that are famous from your island home.
If you are a neighbor island participant, be sure that you can attend both days before registering. Also please read the NEIGHBOR ISLAND PARTICIPANT INFORMATION. Registration does not guarantee your ticket at this year's summit.
ALL HIDOE and BOE participants need to return the "Intent to Participate" form that is found below. You must have this form signed and submitted as stated at the bottom of the form. Failure to submit this form within five days of registering will cancel your registration. Please contact Kaʻanohi Kalama-Macomber at [email protected] for more information.