Makahiki Season
The Makahiki Season was a celebration of abundance
of land and sea and the accomplishments of the Hawaiian People. It was the time
for healing, new growth, a time of peace and spiritual cleansing of the mind,
soul and heart, in celebration of life. It is also, a time when the Maka‘āinana
would honor Lono, their God of agriculture. It is the celebration of harvest, a
time of personal rest, and a renewal of spirituality and culture. At that time,
wars were forbidden, high ranking chiefs and commoners came together in games
that displayed strength and intelligence, and everyone paid tribute to the
ali‘i nui.
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