Event

'Ohe Kāpala with Chantel Chung and Kona Place

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park

Fee:

Free. Free ninety-nine

Location: LAT/LONG: 19.421997, -155.910866


Located in the halau (station 16 on self guided tour)

Dates & Times

Date:

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

5 hours

Type of Event

Cultural/Craft Demonstration
Living History

Come learn the skill of bamboo stamp making and what the patterns represent from Uncle George Place and Chantel Chung from 9-2pm.

Description

Uncle George Place had been a volunteer at Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau NHP for many years; sharing his art of 'ohe kāpala (bamboo stamping) with visitors here, as well as throughout the community.  Chantel Chung will be sharing about this craft with visitors between 9am-2pm in the Halau (stop 16 on self guided tour).

Reservation or Registration: No

Contact Information

Kala Holiday
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Image Gallery

Uncle George sitting by a table covered in a red table cloth displaying all of his bamboo stamps
Bamboo stamps stained with different dark inks laid side-by-side.
Uncle George sitting by a table covered in a red table cloth displaying all of his bamboo stamps
Uncle George displays all of his finely made 'ohe kāpala (bamboo stamps)
NPS Photo / Enos
Bamboo stamps stained with different dark inks laid side-by-side.
Each pattern tells a story and conveys a deeper meaning beyond just aesthetics.
NPS Photo / Enos
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