Opening ceremony of the Hawaiian big wave surfing tournament held at Waimea Bay on the north shore of Oahu.

Each year 28 surfers are invited to Waimea Bay to the opening ceremony Blessing of Eddie Aikau on the first Thursday of December. Even schools for the perpetuation of the cultural practice of the hula, the halau hula, from throughout the state traveled to give their respects to the Aikau family and celebrate Eddie Aikau's legacy.