U.S. Marine Corps Col. Jeremy Beaven, center, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Base Hawaii, his wife, right, and Naiona Thompson, CEO of the Polynesian Voyaging Society, observe the 2024 Festival of the Pacific Arts and Culture (FestPAC) Wa’a Ceremony for the Polynesian Voyaging Society at MCBH, June 4, 2024. The visit consisted of a wa'a ceremony, a tour of the Hokule’a and Iosepa, and a dinner after the Hokule’a and six of her sister wa'a moored at the MCBH Marina. For the first time, Hawaii will host the FestPAC, which serves as a platform for cultural exchange, celebration of indigenous artistry, and the promotion of regional solidarity among Pacific nations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Julian Elliott-Drouin)
Date Taken: | 06.04.2024 |
Date Posted: | 06.10.2024 15:20 |
Photo ID: | 8454069 |
VIRIN: | 240604-M-DA549-1438 |
Resolution: | 6262x4175 |
Size: | 10.49 MB |
Location: | MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, HAWAII, US |
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