Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 25, Number 5, 1 April 2008 — 16TH ANNUAL EAST MAUI TARO FESTIVAL [ARTICLE]

16TH ANNUAL EAST MAUI TARO FESTIVAL

Sat.-Sun„ April 26-27, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The festival focus is purely kalo - the staple food of Native Hawaiians. Saturday highlights at Hāna Ballpark include poi-pounding demonstrations, talk-story fun and performances of hula and mele. Sunday events include the annual Taro Paneake Breakfast (7-10:30 a.m.)

and excursions to Pi'ilani heiau and Kahanu Gardens. Saturday events are free. 808-264-1553 or www.tarofestival.org.