Meteor Showers & Makahiki

Aloha kākou e nā hoa makamaka, Howzit Gang! This year, the first kuapola (pō kapu), which annually opens the Makahiki season as calculated during Kalaniʻōpuʻu’s time, occurred on October 21–22. The second kuapola is scheduled for November 21. Interestingly, this year’s kuapola ceremonies coincide with some spectacular meteor showers. October featured three meteor showers: the Draconids, Orionids, and Taurids. The Orionids peaked on October 21–22, streaking across the night sky with beautiful trails and bright fireballs. Many of us witnessed colorful meteors illuminate the sky while conducting kuapola ceremonies at various sites across the pae ʻāina. A kuapola chant states, “E ola i kou kahu a me ka ʻāina a me nā kanaka …” This means the ceremony prepares the aliʻi nui for the new year while renewing commitments to future endeavors, the wellbeing of the ʻāina, and the health of the people.

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