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Anahulu Poepoe 12/30 – 1/8/2026

UHM NH Updates: Anahulu Poepoe, Kēkēmapa 2025 & Ianuali 2026 Tuesday 12/30 - Thursday 1/8/2026

The sunset last night over the western lawn of Hawaiʻi Hall. Photo credit: Kawehionālani Goto.

Aloha e nā hoa heluhelu, 

Lonoikamakahiki, happy holidays, and our office wishes you a wonderful transition into the new year! Throughout this season, we have been reflecting on holiday traditions that make this time of year extra sweet (and if you’ve seen our office door recently, you know why!). This ʻōlelo noʻeau is inspired by the rains that rejuvenate our earth, germinate new seeds, and encourage new growth: 

I luna nō ka ua, wehe ʻē ke pulu o lalo. 

While the rain is still in the sky, clear the field below. 

In dry places, farmers cleared the fields when they saw signs of rain so the water would soak the earth.—ʻŌN#1231

Anahulu Reflection:

Another tradition that has sprouted up for me in the past few years is taking time to enjoy the sunsets and sunrises of this season. Taking a moment to enjoy the view with loved ones and ʻohana members has become an important reminder for me to slow down together and share some appreciation. 

What are some holiday traditions that you use to celebrate and bring in the new year? How else might you prepare certain spaces for the seasonal rains to come? 

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