Event

'Ohe Kāpala with Uncle George Place and Chantel Chung

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park

Fee:

Free. Free ninety-nine

Location: LAT/LONG: 19.421997, -155.910866


Located in the hale (grass thatched structure) between stations 1 and 2.

Dates & Times

Date:

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

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 has 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 through the community.  Uncle George makes his own bamboo stamps, and shares his creative process from inspiration to final stamp placement.  He is a wealth of knowledge and full of wonderful stories!  Come and see Uncle George in action, this Wednesday (02/01/23) from 9am-2pm in the Royal Grounds at the Hale between stations 1 and 2.

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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