Puʻuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park in Kona has a full slate of cultural programming this April. Photo Courtesy: Puʻuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park
Puʻuhonua O Honaunau National Historical Park in Kona on Big Island is holding cultural demonstrations and learning experiences throughout the month of April.
In honor of National Park Week, Saturday, April 22 – Earth Day – will be a fee-free day with free admission to the park for all.
The below programs are sponsored by the Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association and Friends of Puʻuhonua O Hōnaunau.
Ulana ʻIe (ʻIeʻIe style basketry) with Pōmai Brown
When: Mondays, April 3, 10 and 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: in the Hale next to stop 16
ʻOhe Kāpala (bamboo-stamping) with Uncle George Place and Chantal Chung
When: Wednesday, April 5, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: in the Hale next to stop 16
Ulana Launiu (Coconut-frond weaving) with Keikialiʻi San Filippo
When: Fridays, April 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: in the Hālau (stop 16)
Kuʻi ʻAi/Mālama Hāloa (Poi-pounding & taro lifeways) with Kamomi Biven of Hōnaunau Momona
When: Fridays, April 7, 14, 21 and 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: in the Hale next to stop 16
Lei Humu Papa (Flat-stitch lei) with Luana Nascimento
Thursday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: in the Hale between stops One and Two
Hawaiian Slack-key Workshop with Uncle George Kahumoku Jr
When: Saturday, April 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Slack-key ukulele: 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Slack-key guitar: 12:15 to 1 p.m.
Where: in the Amphitheater. Bring your instruments!
Hawaiian Slack-key Concert and Talk-story with Uncle George Kahumoku Jr
When: Sunday, April 16, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Where: in the Amphitheater.
Lomilomi (Hawaiian massage & healing) with Lilinoe Atkinson
When: Thursday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: in the Hale between stops One and Two
Lomilomi (Hawaiian massage & healing) with Momi Nobriga Alber
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