The festival had many keiki participants. Top, left to right: Josiah Villa, Tristan Jake Cabaccang, John Derreck Simpliciano, Channelle Marie Cabaccang (2024 Reyna Elena), Isaia Edmunds Wong (King Constantino), Father Samuel Loterte, Wilbert Pamo and Jayden Christopher Makana Villena. Middle, left to right: Webrei Pamo (Princess of Faith), Aldrein Masen Tangalin, Prince Ezekiel Miller, Napoleon Alexander Harwood, Russell Fillon and Jorden Minoaka Villena. Front: Amara-Mikaela Adaoag (Princess of Love) and Jonalei Tenorio (Princess of Hope). (Courtesy Holy Rosary Church)
By Linda Villena
Special to the Herald
Holy Rosary Church in Keaau held its annual Flores de Mayo-Santa Cruzan Festival on May 18 with the theme “Together with Mary, we are called to give witness to God’s love.” are to honor our Mother Mary and to reach out to people in the community (evangelization).
The festival started with a procession and praying of the holy rosary followed by Mass. A program and potluck fellowship followed with lots of donated food, including a lechon. Different groups from the East Hawaii Vicariate provided cultural dances and Christian songs.
It was well attended and everyone had lots of fun. Thank you to all who made this event successful especially to all the families who encouraged their children’s participation and parishioners who worked diligently in soliciting for advertisements with goal in mind that monies collected will help maintain our church. The rest will be donated to the parish food pantry.