The Volcano Art Center’s 2016 Hula Kahiko series continues at 10:30 a.m. Saturday with a performance by Halau Waiau under the direction of na kumu Liana Aveiro and Keikilani Curnan.
The Volcano Art Center’s 2016 Hula Kahiko series continues at 10:30 a.m. Saturday with a performance by Halau Waiau under the direction of na kumu Liana Aveiro and Keikilani Curnan.
Halau Waiau is based in Waimea and is named for Lake Waiau, a constant body of water atop Mauna Kea, which symbolizes the dedication of the kumu to hula, culture and sharing the knowledge. Aveiro and Curnan studied with kumu Michael Pili Pang for 25 years.
The performance will take place in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mats. National park entrance fees apply.
Taking place in conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performances, the public is invited to join Native Hawaiian culture specialist Loke Kamanu and her ohana as they set up shop from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the lanai of the Volcano Art Gallery.
Presenting a lovely display of “Na Mea Hula” (all things hula), Kamanu shares a variety of instruments, implements and lei styles that play an integral role in the life of the hula practitioner. This demonstration is hands-on and family friendly.
These free events are supported in part by a grant from the County of Hawaii Department of Research and Development and the Hawaii Tourism Authority and individual funding from members of the Volcano Art Center’s ohana.
The Volcano Art Center is a nonprofit educational organization created in 1974 to promote, develop and perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawaii’s people and environment through activities in the visual, literary and performing arts.
For more information, visit www.volcanoartcenter.org or call 967-8222.