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ʻIke Hana Noʻeau "Experience the Skillful Art" - Moa Pahe'e (Dart Sliding)
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Free. Free event, but entrance fees apply.Location: LAT/LONG: 19.429120, -155.257613
ʻŌhiʻa Wing located across the street from the Kīlauea Visitor Center
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Moa Pahe'e (Dart Sliding)
Delve into a captivating tradition for the Makahiki season: Moa Pahe'e, the art of precision. This traditional Hawaiian game, played during times of peace, revolves around precise throwing. It is a test of precision and strategy. Participants slide a wooden club between two stakes, requiring a keen eye and steady hand. This game is a link to Hawaiian history and culture.
Part of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park’s ongoing ‘Ike Hana Noʻeau (Experience the Skillful Work) Hawaiian cultural programs, and co-sponsored by Hawai‘i Pacific Parks Association and the Friends of Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. Free, but park entrance fees apply.
When: Wednesday, November 8 from 10 a.m. to noon
Where: ʻŌhiʻa Wing (across Crater Rim Drive from Kīlauea Visitor Center)
Reservation or Registration: No
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