The University of Hawaii at Hilo invites the public to be a part of Wailau, a storytelling event meant to build connections across the UH-Hilo campus and with the wider community.
The second episode of Wailau will premiere April 24 with the theme, ‘A Just World.’ Storyteller applications are being accepted through March 5 for the April event.
Organizers for Wailau, which means “where water from diverse sources comes together to commingle and become a more powerful, unified whole,” aim to spotlight voices and stories that fit Wailau themes in interesting ways, showcasing five storytellers at each online event: a UH faculty member, UH staff member, UH student, UH alum and a community member. Submissions are also welcome from former faculty and staff and storytellers of all ages.
Between the application deadline and the premiere, storytellers will be recorded sharing their stories of ‘A Just World’ on UH-Hilo’s Performing Arts stage in advance of the online premiere. If storytellers are unable to attend on-stage taping, self-taped stories are accepted.
Wailau episodes are hosted by students Ku‘uhiapo Jeong and Dayva Escobar, who are joined by a topic expert to explore each episode’s theme.
Apply to be a Wailau storyteller and learn more at hilo.hawaii.edu/wailau/.