| Hula Kahiko in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park |
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It is our honor to coordinate hula kahiko performances at the pa hula at Ka'auea in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. Since 1980, hula halau from around the state, and even country, have made presentations at the stone platform, which is set aside for the perpetuation of traditional hula and chant.
For cultural practitioners, gathering at this site and offering hula and chants while facing Halema'uma'u crater, the sacred home of the volcano goddess Pele, is especially meaningful. For spectators, experiencing the sounds and rhythms of ancient-style hula in the natural setting of Kilauea is authentic and quite extraordinary. By interpreting what is being chanted in the Hawaiian language, performers broaden the understanding of Hawaiian history and appreciation for Hawai'i's traditions for all present. These free outdoor performances are once-in-a-lifetime experiences for visitors, and memorable for those already familiar with this spirited art form.
Our award-winning Na Mea Hawai`i Program, sponsored in part by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, offers hula kahiko (traditional hula) at the pa hula (hula platform) in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park, overlooking Kilauea Volcano, mythical home to Pele, the Goddess of Fire. After these inspired and inspiring traditional performances of dancing and chanting, cultural demonstrations of lei making, gourd making, lauhala weaving, making hula implements and others are offered at Volcano Art Center Gallery on the porch.
In 2011, Volcano Art Center began offering Art and Traditions of Hula in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park through a County of Hawai`i and Hawai`i Tourism Authority grant. This program offers more informal hula programs at the pa hula, informances, that provide historical, cultural and present-day perspectives on the chants, songs and dances, and the hula implements used. Again, these hula informances are usually followed by cultural demonstrations at the gallery on the porch. UPCOMING HULA EVENTS & PERFORMANCES
in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park
January 2012 Fridays, January 27, 2012 11:00 M - 1:00PM Aloha Fridays. Enjoy free lessons in hula, lei making, lauhala weaving, ukulele lessons, or storytelling of ancient myths. Every Friday, a hands on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. Call 967-8222 for more information. Saturday, January 28, 2012 10:30AM – 11:30PM The Arts and Traditions of Hula at Kilauea. This VAC program features a Hula Kahiko Informance with kumu Leilehua Yuen and Manu Josiah. A 50-minute narrated demonstration of the preparation, protocol and offering of traditional hula and chant at the hula platform in Hawaii This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. On the same day, there is a hands-on cultural demonstration from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. February 2012 Fridays, February 3, 10, 17, & 24, 2012 11:00AM - 1:00PM Aloha Fridays. Enjoy free lessons in hula, lei making , lauhala weaving, ukulele playing, storytelling of ancient myths. Every Friday, a hands on demonstration lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. Call 967-8222 for more information. Saturday, February 18, 2012 10:30AM - 11:30AM Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance featuring Halau Na Pua Ha`aheo O Kona with kumu hula Roy Palacat. This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. On the same day, there are hands-on cultural demonstrations from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. March 2012 Fridays, March 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30, 2012, 11:00AM - 1:00PM Aloha Fridays. Enjoy free lessons in hula, lei making, lauhala weaving, ukulele playing or storytelling of ancient myths. Every Friday, a hands on demonstration and lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. Call 967-8222 for more information. Saturday, March 10, 2012 10:30 - 11:30AM Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance featuring Beamer-Solomon Halau 'O Po'ohala with kumu hula Hulali Covington. This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. On the same day, there are hands-on cultural demonstrations from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. April 2012 Fridays, April 6, 13, 20, &27, 2012, 11:00AM - 1:00PM Aloha Fridays. Enjoy free lessons in hula, lei making, lauhala weaving, ukulele playing or storytelling of ancient myths. Every Friday, a hands on demonstration and lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. Call 967-8222 for more information. Saturday, April 21, 2012 10:30 - 11:30AM Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance featuring Halau Hula Ka No'eau with kumu hula Michael Pili Pang. This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. On the same day, there are hands-on cultural demonstrations from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. May 2012 Fridays, May 4, 11, 18, 25, 2012 11:00AM - 1:00PM Aloha Fridays. Enjoy free lessons in hula, lei making, lauhala weaving, ukulele playing or storytelling of ancient myths. Every Friday, a hands on demonstration and lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. Call 967-8222 for more information. Saturday, May 26, 2012 10:30AM – 11:30PM The Arts and Traditions of Hula at Kilauea. This VAC program features a Hula Kahiko Informance with kumu Leilehua Yuen and Manu Josiah. A 50-minute narrated demonstration of the preparation, protocol and offering of traditional hula and chant at the hula platform in Hawaii This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. On the same day, there is a hands-on cultural demonstration from 9:30AM to 1:30AM at VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. June 2012 Fridays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2012 11:00AM - 1:00PM Aloha Fridays. Enjoy free lessons in hula, lei making, lauhala weaving, ukulele playing or storytelling of ancient myths. Every Friday, a hands on demonstration and lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. Call 967-8222 for more information. Saturday, June 26, 2012 10:30AM – 11:30PM The Arts and Traditions of Hula at Kilauea. This VAC program features a Hula Kahiko Informance with kumu Leilehua Yuen and Manu Josiah. A 50-minute narrated demonstration of the preparation, protocol and offering of traditional hula and chant at the hula platform in Hawaii This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. Event is free (donations welcome), park entry fees apply. On the same day, there is a hands-on cultural demonstration from 9:30AM to 1:30PM at VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. July 2012 Fridays, July 6,13,20,27, 2012 11:00 AM - 1:00PM Aloha Fridays. Enjoy free lessons in hula, lei making, lauhala weaving or storytelling of ancient myths. Every Friday, a hands on demonstration and lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. Call 967-8222 for more information. Saturday, July 7, 2012 10:30AM - 11:30AM Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance presents Halau Na Pua `O Uluhaimalama with kumu hula Emery Aceret. This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. On the same day, there are hands-on cultural demonstrations from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. Saturday, July 14, 2012 10:00AM - 3:00PM Hawaii Volcanoes National Park's 32nd Annual Cultural Festival. Event is free - park entrance fees apply. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Phone: (808) 985-6011 August 2012 10:30AM - 11:30AM Fridays, August, 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2012 11:00AM - 1:00PM Aloha Fridays. Enjoy free lessons in hula, lei making, lauhala weaving, ukulele playing or storytelling of ancient myths. Every Friday, a hands on demonstration and lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. Call 967-8222 for more information. Saturday, August 11, 2012 The Arts and Traditions of Hula at Kilauea. This VAC program features a Hula Kahiko Informance with kumu Leilehua Yuen and Manu Josiah. A 50-minute narrated demonstration of the preparation, protocol and offering of traditional hula and chant at the hula platform in Hawaii This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. On the same day, there is a hands-on cultural demonstration from 9:30AM to 1:30PM at VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. September 2012 Fridays, September 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2012 11:00AM - 1:00PM Aloha Fridays. Enjoy free lessons in hula, lei making, lauhala weaving, ukulele playing or storytelling of ancient myths. Every Friday, a hands on demonstration and lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. Call 967-8222 for more information. Saturday, September 15, 2012 10:30AM - 11:30AM Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance. VAC Presents Halau Hula Ka Makani Hali 'Ala O Puna under the direction of kumu hula Ehulani Stephany. This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. On the same day, there are hands-on cultural demonstrations from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. October 2012 Fridays, October 5, 12, 19 & 26, 2012 11:00AM - 1:00PM Aloha Fridays. Enjoy free lessons in hula, lei making, lauhala weaving, ukulele playing or storytelling of ancient myths. Every Friday, a hands on demonstration and lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. Call 967-8222 for more information. November 2012 Fridays, November 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2012 11:00AM - 1:00PM Aloha Fridays. Enjoy free lessons in hula, lei making, lauhala weaving, ukulele playing or storytelling of ancient myths. Every Friday, a hands on demonstration and lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. Call 967-8222 for more information. Saturday, November 10, 2012 The Arts and Traditions of Hula at Kilauea. This VAC program features a Hula Kahiko Informance with kumu Leilehua Yuen and Manu Josiah. A 50-minute narrated demonstration of the preparation, protocol and offering of traditional hula and chant at the hula platform in Hawaii This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. On the same day, there is a hands-on cultural demonstration from 9:30AM to 1:30PM at VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. December 2012 Fridays, December 7, 14, 21, & 28, 2012 11:00AM - 1:00PM Aloha Fridays. Enjoy free lessons in hula, lei making, lauhala weaving, ukulele playing or storytelling of ancient myths. Every Friday, a hands on demonstration and lesson is given in a cultural craft that will vary from week to week. VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. All events are free (donations welcome); park entrance fees apply. Call 967-8222 for more information. Saturday, December 15, 2012 10:30AM - 11:30AM Na Mea Hawai`i Hula Kahiko Performance presents Kahula `O Nawahine Noho Pu`ukapu. This outdoor presentation takes place rain or shine at the hula platform located near VAC Gallery. The audience is encouraged to bring sitting mat and sun/rain gear. On the same day, there are hands-on cultural demonstrations from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm at VAC Gallery porch. Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park. 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