Outrigger Kona Resort &Spa is collaborating with the Manta Pacific Research Foundation to host a festival for World Manta Day. The event takes place from 12 noon to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 16.
Established in 2019, Manta Day Festival at Outrigger Kona Resort &Spa is a free experience for the whole family to learn more about the beloved sea animals and how to protect them. The public is welcome to participate in a day of festivities featuring keiki crafts, prize drawings and “Manta Talks” by local and international expert divers and scientists. Attendees will receive complimentary parking.
The partnership between Outrigger Kona Resort &Spa and the Manta Pacific Research Foundation is part of Outrigger’s global Outrigger Zone initiative that provides enriching experiences for guests, hosts and communities that focus on stewardship, conservation of the ocean and its inhabitants.
“At Outrigger Kona Resort &Spa, we are deeply privileged to engage with magnificent manta rays every night as they gracefully approach our resort to feast on plankton,” shared Geoff Pearson, director of sales and marketing at Outrigger Kona Resort &Spa. “These enchanting encounters serve as a poignant reminder of the profound responsibility we bear in safeguarding our oceans. We are committed to not only nurturing our stewardship for these waters but also sharing our dedicated efforts with our guests as they engage with this protected species.”
Since its inception, the nonprofit Manta Pacific Research Foundation has worked to bring awareness to the sea animals. The organization’s president and founder Keller Laros has helped to successfully ensure their protection in the state of Hawaii.
“I am deeply honored to extend our partnership with Outrigger Kona Resort &Spa, as we remain steadfast in our shared dedication to safeguarding our oceans and these awe-inspiring creatures,” Laros said. “We are brimming with enthusiasm to enlighten guests, visitors and locals alike on forging the way towards a sustainable future, ensuring the flourishing of manta rays in their pristine natural environment.”
For more information, visit https://www.outrigger.com/hawaii/hawaii-big-island/outrigger-kona-resort-and-spa