Commission on the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC)
MEETING
Commission on the 13th
Festival of Pacific Arts &CultureChair
Kalani Kaʻanāʻanā
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority

Monday, October 23, 2023
3:00 p.m.
This meeting will be via teleconference as authorized by and in accordancewith the requirements of Act 220 (SLH 2021).

Commissioners
Shanty Asher
City & County of Honolulu
Snowbird Bento
Community

Meeting will be live streaming via ZOOM
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83573189790

Sen. Jarrett Keohokālole
Hawaiʻi State Senate

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Colin Kippen
Office of Hawaiian Affairs

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Jamie Lum
Dept. Of Business, Economic
Development & Tourism

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Community

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Makana McClellan
Governor’s Designee
Rep. Richard Onishi
Hawai‘i State House ofRepresentatives
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AGENDAI.

Call to OrderII.

WehenaIII.

Public Testimony on Agenda Items

IV.

Report on Permitted Interactions, pursuant to Act 103, Session Laws
of Hawaiʻi 2021

V.

Approval of October 6, 2023 Meeting Minutes

VI.

Presentation, Discussion and/or Action Regarding the Festival
Director ReportVII.

Presentation, Discussion and/or Action Regarding the appointing of a
FestPAC Organizing Committee (FestPACOC) with subcommittees
and establish the responsibilities of sub-committees.

VIII.

Presentation, Discussion and/or Action Regarding Administrative
Committee Update

IX.

Presentation, Discussion and/or Action Regarding Venues andProgramming Committee Update

X.

Public Testimony on Agenda Items

XI.

Announcements

XII.

Next Meeting – November 6, 2023

XIII.

Adjournment

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however, it is not required. Masks are to be provided if requested.
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Hawaiʻi Convention Center
1801 Kalākaua Avenue
1st Level / HTA Conference Room
Honolulu, Hawaiʻi 96815
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via fax to (808) 973-2253, or via postal mail:
FestPAC Testimony
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Honolulu, HI 96815
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MINUTES OF THE COMMISSION ON THE 13TH FESTIVAL OF
PACIFIC ARTS & CULTURE (FestPAC) MEETINGMONDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2023 AT 03:00 P.M.
VIRTUAL APPLICATION ZOOM
Commission Members Present were:
Kalani Ka‘anā‘anā, Chair
Shanty Asher
Snowbird Bento
Māpuana de Silva
Colin Kippen
Jamie Lum-

Makana McClellan-

Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority (HTA) Designee
City & County of Honolulu
Community
Community Member At-Large
Office of Hawaiian Affairs (OHA)
Department of Business, Economic Development,
and Tourism (DBEDT)
Governor’s Designee

Aaron Salā-

Festival Director

Elise Amemiya
Micah ʻĀkau
Maka Casson-Fisher
Irina De La Torre-

Office of the Attorney General
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority-

Hawaiʻi State Senate
Hawai‘i State House of Representatives

Guests:Staff:

Apologies:
Sen. Jarrett Keohokāhole
Rep. Richard Onishi

CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chair Kalani Kaʻanāʻanā at 03:06 p.m., who welcomed
everyone present via ZOOM.
The Chair called upon Commissioner Bento to provide the wehena (opening).

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Monday, October 9, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
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Commissioner Bento started her wehena with a reminder that October 09, 2023 is Indigenous
People Day. This day is for all indigenous people and a reminder to celebrate our millennium ofrich tradition, innovation, explorations, knowledge, and profound human achievements. We
believe that with indigenous knowledge and ingenuity we have the capacity to heal the earth,promote global peace, and advance humankind. Let us strive together towards a future where all
indigenous communities are healthy and thriving; are stewards and protectors of our precious
resources; freely express ourselves in our native tongues, and through our creative arts andcultural practices. That we can convey our own history in our own languages; lead and control
our own governance and institutions; and engage in sustainable food systems and economies thatenhance the well-being of our peoples.
Commissioner Bento then shared a video of the first ever WIPCE Lā ʻŌpio Youth Day in 2014.
Festival Director Salā also shared some sentimental remarks about his experince at the WIPCE
Lā ʻŌpio Youth Day.
Chair Kaʻanāʻanā conducted the roll-call attendance. Chair Kaʻanāʻanā, Commissioner Asher,
Commissioner Bento, Commissioner de Silva, Commissioner Kippen, Commissioner Lum, andCommissioner McClellan were present via Zoom.
Commissioner Keohokālole and Commissioner Onishi were excused.
Also in attendance were Deputy Attorney General Elise Amemiya, Festival Director (FD) Aaron
Salā, as well as HTA support staff: Micah ʻĀkau, Maka Casson-Fisher and Irina De La Torre.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON AGENDA ITEMS
Testimony was received in advance of the day’s meeting. The Chair invited Mikki-Tae Tapara
from Creative New Zealand, Project Manager for the Aotearoa delegation, to give his verbal
testimony. Mikki-Tae Tapara expressed his gratitude to Festival Director Salā and member of
SPC for joining their 4th of October hui online. The presentation updated instilled confidence to
our committee members that Hawaiʻi is well under planning for 2024. It’s our committees Māori
unanimous feeling of importance of supporting kānaka maoli during these challenging times.
Acknowledging the devastating fires of Maui and the need to bring joy to the Hawaiʻi. He thenthanked SPC and Hawaiʻi for increasing regional communication around FestPAC 13th andfinally he noted that Aotearoa recently posted a press release titled A Call For Pacific Unity:
FestPAC 2024 seeks supports to uplift Hawaiʻi post-fires.
Festival Director Salā also shared a mahalo to Mikki-Tae.
The chair invited members of the public to testify on the agenda items. Hearing none, hecontinued with agenda items.
REPORT ON PERMITTED INTERACTIONS, PURSUANT TO ACT 103, SESSIONLAWS OF HAWAIʻI 2021
Chair shared that he met with Commissioner Bento and Lum met on October 03, 2023 at the
Hawaiʻi Tourism Conference for the FestPAC Panel. Chair shared that the Admin Committee
met on October 04, 2023 via Zoom and that the Programming/Venue Committee met on

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October 06, 2023 via Zoom. Chair also shared that he met with Commissioner de Sliva, Lum
and McClellan on October 06, 2023 at the Capitol with Governor Green and First Lady Green.
Hearing no additional meetings, the Chair continued with the next agenda item.
APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 MEETING MINUTES
The minutes were previously distributed and reviewed by Commissioners. Chair Kaʻanāʻanārequested a motion to adopt the September 25, 2023 minutes. Commissioner Bento motioned,
and it was Seconded by Commissioner de Silva. Septmeber 25, 2023 minutes were adopted
unamended. Chair Kaʻanāʻanā conducted a roll-call vote. Chair Kaʻanāʻanā, and Commissioners
Asher, Bento, de Silva, Kippen, Lum, and McClellan voted in favor of approving the unamended
minutes of the September 25th, 2023 meeting. Commissioner Keohokāhole and Commissioner
Onishi were excused. Motion passed.
PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION REGARDING THE FESTIVAL
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Festival Director Salā provided an update regarding the following items:
1) Program and Content
2) Logistics & Operations
3) Marketing & Promotion
FD mentioned that for Programming they have been focusing on the ceremonies with anemphasis on waʻa, openeing and closing. This includes performing, heritage and visual arts.
Visual Arts will be hosted at Capitol Modern (HiSAM).
The Youth Ambassador Program call went out each delegation will have two representatives
ages 18-35. HOD Dossier #1 was sent out on 10/06/23. FD will report bi-weekly to SPC.
FD mentioned that First Lady Green is calling a meeting with members of the FestPAC
Commission to discuss operations and logistical support. Those invitations will be going out
soon. Chair Kaʻanāʻanā reminded commissioners of the need to stay in alignment with Sunshine
laws.
FD Salā updated on Logistics and Operations with a focus on Accommodations andTransportation. The UH housing contract is pending finalization and they are also working on
securing hotel blocks and promos. Details should be firm by mid-October. For transportation,
there is two main lifts: Waʻa Ceremony at Kualoa and Hōʻike at the Bishop Museum. He
mentioned that although charter flights aren’t our main responsibility they will be assisting whenneeded.
FD mentioned that logistics for invitations for Heads of State and Traditional Leaders iscurrently underway and they expect to have it ready by mid-November.
FD noted that the Biosecurity Standing meeting is once a month. Housing and storage forfumigated and post-fumigated items is being worked on and should be firm soon.

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FD discussed the 10/06 Operations Meeting at the Office of the Governor with Governor Greenand First Lady Green. The convening included most necessary partner agencies needed for the
major lift of the festival. The Governor and First Lady Green expressed their support, and they
are looking forward to the next convening in end of October/ beginning of November.
For marketing and promotions FD talked about the local communications and globally. The
websites and delegation portal are open for emails and questions.
FD closed his presentation noting that they are working on the logistics for media andbroadcasting as well as they will start having consistent updates on social media.
Chair Kaʻanāʻanā asked FD Salā and June Matsumoto to use and lean on Meet Hawaiʻi inregards to Venues. FD replied that they have already met with Meet Hawaiʻi / John Reyes to start
conversations.
Chair Kaʻanāʻanā asked the commission if we had previously selected Commissioner
Keohokālole to deliver the aliʻi invitations because of his lineage and his role on the comission.
Hearing no comments, Chair Kaʻanāʻanā recommended Commissioner Keohokālole as theappropriate person to deliver said invitations.
Hearing no objections or comments from Commissioners, the recommendation was adopted.
Chair Kaʻanāʻanā asked his admin to schedule a meeting with AG Elise to discuss the MOA.
Hearing comments from Commissioners, the Chair continued with the next agenda item.
PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVECOMMITTEE UPDATE
Chair Kaʻanāʻanā mentioned that the Admin Committee met on Wednesday, October 04, 2023
2:30-3:30p via Zoom. He called upon the committee’s Chair to provide the report. Chair Lum
shared that they discussed the following items: Funding Updates and Fundraising Efforts,
Commissioner Keohokālole, Kippen and FD Salā were present. Commissioner McClellan was
excused.
Chair Lum mentioned they are approved for $10 million; $5 million form Legislative
appropriation and $5 million from the Governor’s discretionary fund. They are waiting for final
approval from State Procurement office for an exemption to use those funds with their contractand submit a supplemental contract.
The committee did submit a request to release/contract the $5 million Legislative appropriation.
It is moving through B&F. Commissioner McClellan will contact B&F Director to ask them to
expedite. DBEDT also submitted a second request for an additional $5 million from theGovernor’s discretionary fund to support FestPAC. Commissioner Lum assured the Committee
and Commissioners that pending receipt of all approvals, a contract can be executed and at leasta portion of the funds paid by the end of the calendar year. FD Sala and Chair Lum havediscussed that the housing cost is between UH and DBEDT. DBEDT will cover those costs.

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Chair Lum mentioned they discussed what to do with any remaining funds and if they would be
returned to the state. If that becomes the case, the committee was in favor of returning the funds
to the state.
Chair Lum noted that in the meeting Commissioner Kippen said that they can beginning
engagement with OHA and with private foundations. Commissioner Kippen noted that they havea tentative date for November 2, 2023 to meet with the OHA board.
Commissioner Keohokālole strongly advocates that the Committee have a conversation
expeditiously with local funders, especially those that will be involved in the festival, like OHA.
PRESENTATION, DISCUSSION AND/OR ACTION REGARDING VENUES AND
PROGRAMMING COMMITTEE
The newly constituted Venues & Programming Committee met on Friday, October 06, 2023 via
Zoom. Chair Bento’s mentioned they discussed: Carving, Waʻa, Festival Village and Protocol
logistics. The committee had not action items that need to be voted on for this meeting.
Commissioner Onishi and FD Salā were present. Commissioner Asher and de Silva was excused.
Chair Kaʻanāʻanā mentioned that the Commissioners need to direct and work with FD Salā on
how to navigate hosting in Hawaiʻi while also understanding the mixed backgrounds in Hawaiʻi.
We have to remember that this is Hawaiʻi hosting for Hawaiʻi. Chair Kaʻanāʻanā asked if we canclarify what it means for us to host ? what that means? How its expressed? Where its expressed?
FD Salā replied with confirmation of the request and that they will work on it.
Hearing no additional comments from Commissioners, the Chair continued with the next agenda
item.
PUBLIC TESTIMONY ON AGENDA ITEMSThe chair invited members of the public to testify on the agenda items. Hearing none, hecontinued with agenda items.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
No Announcements
NEXT MEETINGThe next meeting will be held virtually on Zoom on October 23, 2023 at 3pm (unless otherwise
noted). Wehena to be provided by Commissioner Lum.
ADJOURNMENT
Chair Kaʻanāʻanā adjourned the meeting at 3:51 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,

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Monday, October 9, 2023 at 3:00 p.m.
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Kalani Kaʻanāʻanā
Chair

Date

Festival Director Report
Aaron J. Salā23 October 2023

Order of Report• Program and Content• Logistics and Operations• Marketing and Promotion• Community Engagement

Program and Content• SPC Circulars to HODs
• Website – Delegation Portal• Intent to Participate form follow-up• Call for Visual Arts, YAP• 50th Anniversary Exhibit• 3rd Circular in draftLogistics and Operations• Venues• UH Confirmation – T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, Stan Sheriff Center• Transportation• Revised City asks
• Initial Charter Flight request – Air Tahiti, Aircalin, Solomon Airlines• Dignitary Invitations – OHS• Accommodation• Supplemental – EWC, St. Andrew’s• Biosecurity• Intent to Participate – 17/28 countries

Marketing and Promotion• Press Release• Contact Emails• FestPAC Archives• SPC Digital Archives• UH – Pacific Collections• Social Media• Website, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook• HVCB Media Blitz

Community Engagement• Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs• Volunteer Portal (Data House)MahaloFestival of Pacific Arts and Culture 2024
Venues + Programming Committee Meeting
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Via ZOOM 11:30am - 12:30pm
Members Present: Rep. Onishi, Commissioner BentoTime Started: 11:45am
Time Completed: 12:30pm

Agenda Item

Apologies: Commissioner de Silva, Commissioner Asher
Submitted by: Commissioner Bento

Discussion Notes

Next Steps by Commission/Members

Youth Ambassador Program

Call has gone out to all Heads of Delegation (HOD)
regarding participation in YA programming.

n/a“Our Sea of Islands”

Call for art/artisians to participate in the exhibit will goout in 2 weeks.

n/aWa‘a Programming

Meeting with ‘Ohana Wa‘a and Polynesian Voyaging
Society representatives on Monday, 10/23 @ 12pm via
ZOOM

FD Salā and Commissioner Bento toattend the meeting.

Opening / Closing Ceremonies

Begun the process of engaging Lālākea Foundation for
opening/closing ceremonies.

Commissioner Bento facilitated the initial
engagement on behalf of FD Salā with LF
board members at their annual board
meeting held 10/15.

Lālākea Foundation [https://lalakea.org/] is a
non-profit organization of Kumu Hula from diverse
hula genealogies that represent our islands from Kaua‘i A request for more information as details- Hawai‘i island.
become available in order for LF todetermine commitment/understanding ofThey were responsible for staging the opening +the ask is being requested by LF to beclosing ceremonies for IUCN Conservation Congresspresented at the next Board meetingheld on O‘ahu in September 2016. A short clip fromthe Opening Ceremonies is provided here forreference:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N8heB_wNuL4

scheduled for early Dec. 2023.
Check-in with FD Salā to follow-up.

As this is one point that the Governor’s office has
Further discussion with the LF board ofasserted that they will handle, FD Salā will bedirectors to be held before the end of
discussing with the First Lady in standing meeting, W - 2023.
10/18.
‘Aha ‘Awa - Traditional +FestPAC

FD Salā has engaged and confirmed that ‘Aha Kāne
and Nā Kāne ‘Awalani will be handling the ‘aha ‘awa
for both the traditional leaders and FestPAC proper.

None at this time.

They will also serve as kahu during the formal gift
giving exchange.
Events International

FD Salā is working to contract with Events
International for the buildout of stages and othertechnology both at the HCC and other venues.

n/aOther / Questions forfollow-up

In planning logistics for all outdoor events e.g. Wa‘a
Need to discuss at next V+P meeting
Arrival Ceremony and Opening + Closing Ceremonies: scheduled for:● Have we engaged with the City + County, Stateand DLNR, etc agencies to understand what the Tuesday, 10/31 from 11:30am - 12:30pm
needs we may have to cover are?
● EMT/EMS - first aid services tied in to theabove● Mapping out venues and what needs to becovered at all venues

Festival Director Report
Aaron J. Salā23 October 2023

Order of Report• Program and Content• Logistics and Operations• Marketing and Promotion• Community Engagement

Program and Content• SPC Circulars to HODs
• Website – Delegation Portal• Intent to Participate form follow-up• Call for Visual Arts, YAP• 50th Anniversary Exhibit• 3rd Circular in draftLogistics and Operations• Venues• UH Confirmation – T.C. Ching Athletics Complex, Stan Sheriff Center• Transportation• Revised City asks
• Initial Charter Flight request – Air Tahiti, Aircalin, Solomon Airlines• Dignitary Invitations – OHS• Accommodation• Supplemental – EWC, St. Francis School• Biosecurity• Intent to Participate• 17 of 28 countries

FestPAC Organizing Team
13th FestPAC
Commission
Festival Provider

Governor's
Designee
Makana McClellan

Hawaiʻi Tourism
Authority

Gravitas Pasifika, LLC

Kalani Kaʻanāʻanā (Chair)

Festival Director
State House ofRepresentatives
Rep. Richard Onishi

Hawaiʻi State
SenateSen. Jarrett Keohokalole

Dr. Aaron J. Salā

Director ofOperations
Dr. C. Makanani Salā

Office of
Hawaiian Affairs
Colin Kippen

Jamie Lum

Snowbird Bento

City and Countyof Honolulu
Shanty Asher

Māpuana de Silva

Miles Young

Culture Team

Executive Assistant

Project Manager(Courtesy of The
Native Imaginative)
Jayme-Lee Mokulehua

Community

HRSD

Dr. Frances Koya-Vaka'uta

DBEDT

Jose Iñigo Santos

Community

The PacificCommunity(SPC)

Intern(Courtesy of EWC
Arts Program)Alyssa Chau

Culture Advisor
Letila Mitchell

State of Hawaiʻi
DBEDT

Festival Provider
Gravitas Pasifika,
LLC

Festival Director
Dr. Aaron J. Salā

Assistant to the
Executive
Jose Iñigo Santos

FestPAC
Organizing TeamInternal

Operations

Administration

Programming

Biosecurity

VenuesDr. C. Makanani
Salā

Project Manager

Operations Assistant

Jayme-Lee
Mokulehua

Alyssa Chau

Logistics(Pacific Islands
Institute)June Matsumoto

Event Production(Events International)
Rick Schneider

Catering(Hale Kealoha)
Tammy Smith

Hosting & Hospitality
NHEA

Delegations Manager

Communications(SWAY)
Dawn Hirai

Heritage Programming
Dr. Aaron J. SalāHDOA
Darcy Oishi

Hawaiʻi Convention
Center
Sherry Kaiwi

Fund Development(The
FundDevelopment
Group)
Patti Look

Strategic Programming

Legal(Architects Hawaii
Ltd.)
Linda Lileikis

Dr. Frances KoyaVaka'uta

USDA
Mary Beust

University of Hawaiʻiat Mānoa
Keala Monaco

Festival Village

Carlsmith, Ball LLP

Accounting
Oshima CPA

Fiscal Agent
NHEA

Traditional Protocol(ʻAha Kāne)
ʻUmi Kai

USFWS
Anthony Pallermo

UH-CTAHR
Dr. Mike Melzer

CGAPS
Christy Martin

CBP
Rebecca Chong

HISC
Leyla Kaufman

Capitol Modern
Karen A. Ewald

Bishop Museum
Loren Doctolero

Kualoa Regional Park
Bonnie KahapeʻaTannerʻIolani Palace
Paula Akana

FestPAC Organizing Team – Internal
Administration

Festival Director

Programming

Biosecurity

VenuesDr. Aaron J. Salā

Assistant to the
Executive
Jose Iñigo Santos

Communications(SWAY)
Dawn Hirai

Fund Development(The FundDevelopment
Group)

Patti Look

Heritage
Programming
Dr. Aaron J. Salā

Festival Village

Legal

Operations

Carlsmith, Ball LLP

Dr. C. Makanani Salā

Project Manager
Jayme-Lee Mokulehua

Logistics(Pacific Islands
Institute)June Matsumoto

Operations Assistant
Alyssa Chau

Event Production
Rick Schneider

Catering

Hosting &Hospitality

Delegations Manager

NHEA

Oshima CPA(Architects Hawaii
Ltd.)
Linda Lileikis

Dr. Frances Koya-Vaka'uta

Traditional Protocol(ʻAha Kāne)
ʻUmi Kai

HDOA

USDA

Darcy Oishi

Mary Beust

USFWS
Anthony Pallermo

CGAPS
Christy Martin

HISC(Events International)(KTER4U)
Tammy Smith

Fiscal Agent

Accounting

Strategic
Programming

AHCC

Leyla Kaufman

UH-CTAHR
Dr. Mike Melzer

CBP
Rebecca Chong

Hawaiʻi
Convention Center

University of
Hawaiʻi System

Sherry Kaiwi

Keala Monaco

Capitol Modern

Bishop Museum

Karen A. Ewald

Loren Doctolero

Kualoa RegionalPark
Honolulu DPR

Pālama Settlement

Sam Iona

ʻIolani Palace
Paula Akana

FestPAC Organizing Team – Programs
Hana Noʻeau(Heritage Arts)

Ulana

Kālai

(Weaving)(Carving)

Ipolani Vaughan

Andre Perez

Kapa

Wehi

(Traditional Cloth)Dalani Tanahy(Adornment)

Kākau uhiMeaʻai(Tattoo)(Culinary Arts)

Dr. Kalehua Krug

Storytelling

FashionPAʻI Foundation

Waʻa(Canoe)Bonnie Kahapeʻa-Tanner

Tammy Smith

Film, New Media

LiteratureHōʻike Kiʻi
(Visual Arts)

Hōʻikeʻike(Performing Arts)

Kaha Kiʻi

Pena Kiʻi

Hanakeaka

Hulahula Hoʻoilina(Drawing)(Painting)(Theatre)(Heritage Dance)

Lau Kāpala

Sculpture,Hoʻokani Pila

Hāʻiʻōlelo

(Printmaking)

3D Work(Live Music)(Oratorical Arts)

Hiwa Vaughan

Zachary Alakaʻi Lum

Photography

Multimedia,
Installations

Hīmeni(ChoralPerformance)FestPAC Organizing Team – Ceremonies
Nā Hana Kūhelu
(Ceremony &Protocol)Waʻa (Canoe)
ArrivalʻOhana Waʻa
Bonnie Kahapeʻa-TannerʻOhana Hoe

Keliko Hoe

DPRKēhaulani Puʻu

WehenaPaninaEkalesia(Opening)(Closing)(Ecumenical Service)

Lālākea Foundation

Lālākea Foundation

Gravitas Pasifika

Marketing and Promotion• Press Release• Contact Emails• FestPAC Archives• SPC Digital Archives• UH – Pacific Collections• Social Media• Website, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), Facebook• HVCB Media Blitz

Community Engagement• Association of Hawaiian Civic Clubs• Volunteer Portal (Data House)Mahalo