Sharing your Aloha at the event: Expectations of behavior
Know Before You Go!
The word ‘aloha’ is symbolic of a code of conduct respected by Islanders across the Pacific. The word may be different in other languages but the spirit is the same. The ‘Spirit of Aloha’ is a way of living and treating each other with love and respect. Aloha is living in harmony.
To help preserve the aloha, we have the following standards of behavior:
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- No Alcohol is allowed at the park.
- Please…no smoking at stages or under/near tents. This is fire safety for all.
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Why these restrictions?
There’s a long list of reasons: fire and personal safety, courtesy to others, and restrictions of our host, the Park. These actions are simply not allowed.
Other Resources
Check out Location and Map for ways to get here by light rail and bus. Plus tips for parking if you drive.
Want to know about performances, shopping, food, and activities? The “What’s At Festival” tab has it all.
‘How We Keep the Festival Free’ describes the many ways money is raised for production costs so we don’t have to charge you admission.
Ever wonder who puts this event on? ‘About Us’ introduces you to the volunteer leadership of our charitable organization and other activities we do. And we always have room for more volunteers.
Activities
Poi Balls: Learn to swing them in rhythm
Poi ‘balls’ are used by Maori women performers as a rhythm instrument or accompaniment for group dances. There are two styles, the short cord and the long cord.
The short-corded poi balls accompany rapid, stylized hand movements to illustrate part of the dance and often the tapping against hand or body creates the rhythm.
The long-corded poi balls are swung around the body in intricate patterns. It takes a very skilled dancer to keep these in air, often with two sets at once.
