AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFilipino Heritage: Maui’s Filipino community previewed plans for the 120th anniversary of sakada workers’ arrival in Hawaiʻi, unveiling a Philip Sabado painting ahead of statewide celebrations on Dec. 20. Hawaiian Music: Pōʻai Lincoln won Maui’s 2026 leo haʻihaʻi falsetto contest with “Kimo Hula,” celebrating a distinctive vocal tradition and Hawaiian-language song. Native Hawaiian Housing: OHA and DHHL signed a tentative deal to develop about 450 homes for beneficiaries on OHA land in Kakaʻako Makai. Arts & History: Native Hawaiian artist Aaron Kai refreshed Ala Moana Center’s ALOHA sign with a wave mural inspired by his Hilo roots. Honolulu was also named an American World War II Heritage City for its role in the Pacific war and efforts to preserve that history. Living Heritage: UH Mānoa student Isabella Makino is shaping a book from interviews with Hawaiʻi’s last generation of plantation workers, preserving their stories for younger readers. Neighborhood Life: ʻĀina Haina’s new playground features accessible paths and a design inspired by Native Hawaiian fishponds.
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