Aloha MAP celebrates May Day

Aloha MAP celebrated May Day on May 6 at the Outrigger Kona Resort and Spa with student courts from Kahakai Elementary, Kealakehe Intermediate and Konawaena High schools.

Kona Daifukuji Taiko Drummers also performed as well as Halau Kala’akeakauikawekiu and Konawaena High School Poly Club.

A fire knife dance concluded the celebration.

Aloha MAP (Meritorious Achievement Program) offers children and youth free, culturally relevant academic and learning opportunities designed to reduce summer learning loss, improve student proficiency in English Language Arts and Math and increase student knowledge in Hawaiian language and culture.