A celebration of the gods and goddesses of Hawaii will be threaded throughout the 49th annual Lūʻau & Hōʻike at Linfield University from Saturday, April 30.
Every year, Linfield’s Hui o Lōkahi (formerly Hawai’i Club) shares the culture of the Polynesian islands through food, dance and more. Tickets for the 7:30 p.m. performances are available online at www.linfieldtickets.com. Tickets are $25 for general admission and $20 for students with ID, seniors and children 3-12 who need their own seat. Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test (taken within 72 hours prior to the event) are required for entry.
“It has been so long since we had a regular Lūʻau and many of our underclassmen have never seen what a true Linfield Lūʻau is like. This year it truly feels like a full-circle moment,” said Puna Padayhag-Himalaya, a student co-chair of the event. “My hope for this year’s Lūʻau is for everyone to see the amazing community we have here at Linfield that celebrates the Polynesian culture. My larger hope is that it will inspire our underclassmen to get involved in the following years.”
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Rev. Jeremy Richards has been named the new full-time chaplain and director of service leadership at Linfield University, beginning April 1.
Pioneering women played and continue to play a major part in the rich history of Linfield University. Linfield will honor the contributions of women striving to make a better, brighter future for everyone with a series of Women’s History Month events throughout March.