Opelu Fishing with Uncle Chuck Leslie and Krista

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Fee:

Free.

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Location: LAT/LONG: 19.422027, -155.910931

Uncle Chuck and Krista will be located in the halau by station #16.

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Dates & Times

Date:

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Time:

9:00 AM

Duration:

5 hours

Type of Event

Cultural/Craft Demonstration

Living History

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Description

The name "Uncle Chuck Leslie" is legendary among those who live here.  He practices a timeless skill that he hopes to pass on to the next generation.  Come and talk story with Uncle Chuck and Ms. Krista as they share stories of how fishing in South Kona used to be, and the important skills and mana'o that were necessary for many families to survive.  

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Reservation or Registration: No

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Contact Information

Kala Holiday
8087472018
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Image Gallery

Hawaiian Man pulling his fresh caught fish from the sea.

Hawaiian elder teaches a youth to repair net.

Skilled hands working on a fish net.

Uncle Chuck Leslie continues the practices of his kupuna with the hopes of passing it on to the next generation.
Ke Ola Magazine

Chuck Leslie shares his ike with the next generation with the hopes these traditions will carry on into the future.
OluKai

Ancient skills with modern materials, the traditions of our past are still kept alive today.
OluKai