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Patricia Gomez demonstrating feather flower making

News Release Date: August 11, 2014

On Sunday, August 17, Patricia Gomez will demonstrate feather flower making in the Kīpahulu 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."

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The series, which started on June 14, 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.

This feather lei making activity, originally scheduled for Saturday, August 9,was postponed to the 17^th due to Tropical Storm Iselle. For an updated list of planned events please visit www.nps.gov/hale/planyourvisit/things2do.htm.

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