This free, family friendly celebration will highlight the Hawaiian traditions of Makahiki with games, lei making, ku‘i kalo, kaula making and kapala on Saturday, Dec. 14, from 8 to 4 p.m. in Honoka‘a. Food and craft vendors will also be on site. The event will be held at the Honoka‘a complex’s upper field area. In the Hawaiian language, the word Makahiki means "year" as well as the change from harvest time to the beginning of the agricultural season. This probably came from the rising of the Pleiades, known in Hawaii as the Makaliʻi, which occurred about this time. The event is being organized by Hāmākua Youth Foundation in collaboration with Hui Malama i ke Ala ‘Ulili (HuiMAU), Laupahoehoe School and Hale Mua o Kipu‘upu‘u. The Office of Hawaiian Affairs sponsors an award.