This islandwide vigil was initiated by Kumu Hula and others around the state as part of the Hawai’i Executive Collaboration. The purpose is to “help provide emotional and spiritual healing, and cleansing for the great loss that so many are suffering from on Maui. It will be rooted in Native Hawaiian practices and engage leaders from diverse faiths, sectors, and backgrounds.” 

The way people are gathering is different in each community. For Maui Hikina, itʻs suggested that the sunrise and sunset prayers be conducted in areas people feel most comfortable (home, on the land, near the ocean, etc.)  The collective community gathering is at Ala Kukuiʻs Hale Kūkalā at midday. Weʻve reached out to inter-faith groups in Maui Hikina to see who is available to share a prayer or spiritual message.  Kamanaʻopono is working with Akaku to have the midday ʻaha pule videotaped and shared out with the larger group. 

You can also participate from your homes or job sites, that is perfectly fine too. We just want to make sure people have the chance to do so. As we know itʻs all about the intention behind the pule that counts.