![]() ![]() The Aikau ‘ohana is very grateful to the people of Hawai‘i and the surfing community for their continued support of their efforts to mālama (preserve) the memory of Hawaiian Big Wave Surfer and Waterman Eddie Aikau. ![]() E hana malie (Take your time and do a good job). The Aikau’s devotion to Hawaiian Culture is alive with THE EDDIE, and through the Eddie Aikau Charitable Foundation and its programs, including the popular School Essay Contest based on Eddie for all junior and high school students throughout the Islands. He ‘ike ‘ana ia i ka pono (One has seen the right thing to do and has done it). His protection of this sacred ‘āina (land) lives on with the Aikau ‘ohana today, and is part of their uncompromising kuleana (responsibility) to Hawai‘i. HewaHewa, an expert in all Hawaiian culture and life, was given formal responsibility of Waimea, from deep in the valley out to the crystal blue waters of the bay. The ‘ohana shared that THE EDDIE is more than just a surf contest it has become a Hawaiian tradition held with special reverence by the Aikaus, whose connection to Waimea Bay dates back more than 100 years to their great-great-grandfather, Kahuna Nui HewaHewa. They are very open to speaking with all interested parties about new sponsorship opportunities to carry on Eddie Aikau’s legacy and this prestigious Hawaiian tradition. The family is also currently speaking with potential new sponsors who have expressed strong interest in THE EDDIE. The Aikau family is already working with the Honolulu Department of Parks & Recreation on the 2018-19 EDDIE, and look forward to the department’s timely issuance of the permits for next year’s event. Kapu aloha e lokahi e! (He who lives in harmony within himself, lives pono).” ![]() aikaus won several awards and became famous for his perseverance and bravery. Explains eddie's surf career from 1959-1978, when he bought his first surfboard from dole and went up to o'ahu without hesitation. Students may decide which language to use for their essays. We are the only essay competition in the State of Hawaii that has both English and Hawaiian language categories. “THE EDDIE was started for the people of Hawai‘i as a way to encourage, enlighten and inspire all to live more like Eddie Aikau-to share aloha with all you encounter throughout your life spreading aloha to your friends, as well as, your adversaries. Describes eddie aikau as one of the greatest hawaiian big wave surfers. The EDDIE WOULD GO Essay Contest has been conducted since 2006. “We are all part of the kapa (cloth) that make up the beauty of today’s Hawaiian people,” the press release said. ![]()
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