Polynesian Voyaging Society Hōkūle’a Mālama Honua Worldwide Voyage

We were so honored to be among the thousands present to greet and welcome our brothers and sisters aboard the va’a on one of their many historic arrivals. The Hōkūle’a voyage around the world, using the stars to navigate as our kupuna did anciently, was one of the most incredible journeys undertaken. It was epic, and for the Hōkūle’a to come to Manhattan, New York was extremely exciting for all of us here. Nearby native tribes including the Ramapough Lenape Nation, Moraviantown Delaware Nation, Shinnecock, Unkechaug, Mohegan, and the Haudenosaunee Confederacy all came to greet the famous canoe and voyagers. This arrival marks an ongoing journey that’s clocked 26,000 miles and so far has crossed five oceans. The Hōkūle’a crew were kind and provided education tours and workshops for thousands of New York City children aboard the va’a. The public were also able to learn so much about how the va’a was built, how its held together, and a few basics about the Hawaiian understanding of the cosmos and constellations while aboard the vessel.