On Saturday, July 12, Judy Kinser will teach hula and Patricia Gomez will demonstrate feather flower making in the Kīpahulu District of Haleakalā National Park. The activities are part of Hana No`eau, the park's new cultural demonstration series which features local residents.
Hana No`eau means "to demonstrate and honor the traditions of the Hawaiian people."
Judy Kinser dancing hula
The series, which started on June 14, 2014, has featured other local cultural practitioners including Bolly Helekahi (coconut leaf weaving) and Pi`ilani Lua (ti leaf leis and Hawaiian games). The series is funded by the Hawai`i Pacific Parks Association, a non-profit partner of the park.
The cultural demonstrations occur in the Kīpahulu District between 1pm and 3pm on the second and fourth Saturdays of June, July, and August. For an updated list of planned events please visit www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/things2do.htm.
Source: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service
