On Friday July 17, 2015, Patti Gomez will demonstrate feather flower making in the Summit District of Haleakalā National Park. The activity is part of Hana No`eau, the park's cultural demonstration series which features local residents.
Hana No`eau refers "to demonstrating and honoring the traditions of the Hawaiian people."
The series, which started on June 1, 2015, has featured other local cultural practitioners including Bolly Helekahi (coconut leaf weaving), Judy Kinzer (hula) 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 weekly demonstrations are offered in Kīpahulu on Sundays or Mondays between 1pm and 3pm;and in the Summit on Fridays or Saturdays from 10am to 12pm. 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
