The E Malama ‘Aina festival is coming up on November 7th and 8th.
A project of the Hawai‘i Island Chamber of Commerce, the EMAF is a 2-day family festival taking place Nov. 7 & 8 at Hilo’s Mo‘oheau Park. Full of family fun, interactive activities, and a strong commitment to a traditional Hawaiian perspective on sustainability, the event will offer consumers and businesses a firsthand look at Hawai’i Island innovations and best practices aimed at sustainable, environmentally progressive living.
Here is the official website.
Booths are still available in the Alternative Energy “village,” the Building & Construction village and the Recycling & Composting one.
Call Richard at 960-1057 if you are interested in having a booth in one of these categories.
The Villages
The E Mālama ‘Āina Festival will be physically designed as a series of small “villages,” within which participating groups will be showcased. Each village is available for sponsorship, enabling businesses and community groups the opportunity to actively engage in the activity.
Event organizers have developed the following areas:
1. Global Sponsor (Presenting Sponsor)
2. Entertainment Bandstand
3. Hawaiian Culture / Ahupua‘a
4. Alternative Energy Village Booths available
5. The Learning Hui
6. Food Production Village
7. Farming & Agriculture Village
8. Building & Construction Village Booths available
9. Transportation Village
10. Keiki Play Village
11. Recycling/Composting Village Booths available
12. The E Mālama ‘Āina Festival Talk Story & Digital Film Fest @ the Palace
In addition, Vendor Booths (tables) will be available within respective Villages for a nominal fee.
The E Mālama ‘Āina Talk Story & Digital Film Fest
The E Mālama ‘Āina Talk Story & Digital Film Fest is an evening designed to engage the public in an exciting mix of activities taking place throughout Hawai’i Island aimed at a sustainable island lifestyle. Held in Hilo on Friday evening, Nov. 7, 2008, EMAF organizers are traveling throughout the island to meet, and film, innovators of sustainability — folks working to make a difference. These stories will be brought to life at E Mālama ‘Āina TALK STORY & DIGITAL FILM FEST, including a Q&A session with the short film subjects.
Also, soon we’ll be putting out an official “Call For Entries” to Hawai‘i filmmakers interested in sharing their digital short film on the subject of Sustainability In Hawai’i. Films received will be posted on the internet, and made available for the public to view, be inspired, and vote on the Film Fest competition. Films will be judged in 2 categories – a “People’s Choice Award” and an overall award as judged by our esteemed panel of judges.
Keep tuned in to the website for upcoming details.