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Special Event

Event

‘Ike Hana No‘eau - Hū (Kukui Nut Top) Demonstration

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Fee:

Free.

Location:

Kīlauea Visitor Center

Dates & Times

Date:

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Time:

10:00 AM

Duration:

2 hours

Type of Event

Cultural/Craft Demonstration

Description

Hū (Kukui Nut Top) Demonstration. 

Early Hawaiians devoted much of their time to games, amusements and relaxing. Top spinning was an absorbing activity for children and making hū (kukui-nut top) was equally engaging. Join rangers and staff from Hawaiʻi Pacific Parks Association as they share their knowledge and love of one of the most popular traditional arts of Hawai‘i. Part of Hawai‘i Volcanoes’ ‘Ike Hana No‘eau “Experience the Skillful Work” workshops. Free (park entrance fees apply).


When: Wednesday, February 26 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Where: Kīlauea Visitor Center lānai

Reservation or Registration: No

Contact Information

Division of Interpretation
808-985-6011

Image Gallery

A hand holds a nut with a stick stuck in i t
A hand holds a nut with a stick stuck in i t
Making and spinning the hū, or kukui nut top, is a popular Hawaiian pastime.
NPS Photo
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