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Special Event
Event
ʻIke Hana Noʻeau "Experience the Skillful Art" - Lei Hulu: A Cultural Treasure
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Fee:
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
Dates & Times
Date:
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Time:
10:00 AM
Duration:
2 hours
Type of Event
Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Description
Lei Hulu: A Cultural Treasure
For Native Hawaiians, the lei hulu (feather lei) were akin to precious gemstones, challenging to acquire and occasionally deemed invaluable. Reserved for aliʻi (chiefs), they required months, if not generations, of meticulous preparation. Experience Kilohana Domingo's expertise as he showcases his mastery of this elaborate craft.
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, June 12, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon
Where: ʻŌhiʻa Wing (across the Visitor Center)
Reservation or Registration: No
Image Gallery
Photo coutesy of Kiliona Domingo