About the Hala Festival:

The purpose of this event is to bring the community together to celebrate hala (Pandanus tectorius), cherished for its significance as an ecological and cultural keystone species in Hawai'i. The Hala Festival provides allows everyone to foster a deeper connection to hala and play an active role in preserving this important cultural and natural resource for future generations.

The Hala Festival is a free event brought to you by the Big Island Invasive Species Committee in collaboration with Pōhaku Pelemaka.