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The theme of this year’s festival, “Kahuli leo le‘a Ho‘ola o ka wao,” means sweet-voiced kahuli savior of the forest, and honors the kahuli snail, which face serious threats and without intervention could become extinct in the next decade.
The islands of Hawai'i are known for beautiful weather, stunning views and amazing local culture, which is why it’s also no surprise that Hawai'i is one of the most visited destinations in the U.S. over 9 million people traveled to the islands in 2022. But when wildfires began to sweep the island of Maui in August 2023, the island life and aloha spirit many visitors come searching for was instead replaced by fear and heartbreak.
Festivals of Aloha this week unveiled a two-month calendar of enchanting events spanning the picturesque landscapes of Maui, Lāna‘i, Moloka‘i, Wailea an