Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in April continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and offering its After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors. ADVERTISING Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in April continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in April continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and offering its After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park in April continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and offering its After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors.
To celebrate the Merrie Monarch Festival’s 52nd anniversary, special cultural presentations will be offered April 7, 9 and 10. All programs are free, but park entrance fees apply and a $2 donation helps support park activities.
April programs are:
• ‘Ohe hano ihu, the Hawaiian bamboo nose flute. Learn how to create a musical bamboo nose flute. Join park rangers as they share their knowledge and love of the traditional art of ‘ohe hano ihu. This event is part of the national park’s ongoing ‘Ike Hana No‘eau “Experience the Skillful Work” workshops. Slated for 10 a.m.-noon April 7 on the Kilauea Visitor Center lanai.
• Halema‘uma‘u happenings: An update on the Kilauea summit eruption. While thousands of visitors flock to see the nighttime glow emitted by the lava lake of Halema‘uma‘u Crater, the summit eruption of Kilauea Volcano also provides an abundance of data and insights for scientists. USGS Hawaiian Volcano Observatory geologist Matt Patrick will present an update on the summit eruption, including an overview of the volcanic processes occurring within the vent.
This event is part of the After Dark in the Park series. Slated for 7-8 p.m. April 7 at the Kilauea Visitor Center auditorium.
• ‘Ohe kapala demonstration. Learn to craft beautiful designs on a bamboo stamp to embellish cloth. Join staff from the Hawaii Pacific Parks Association who will share the traditional art of ‘ohe kapala, bamboo stamping. This event is part of HVNP’s ongoing ‘Ike Hana No‘eau “Experience the Skillful Work” workshops. Slated for 10 a.m.-noon April 9 on the Kilauea Visitor Center lanai.
• Lei making. Patti Kaula will demonstrate a variety of traditional lei-making techniques including haku, kui, hipu‘u and Hilo styles. This event is part of the national park’s ongoing ‘Ike Hana No‘eau “Experience the Skillful Work” workshops. Slated for 10 a.m.-noon April 10 on the Kilauea Visitor Center lanai.
