Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is hosting a number of events in January.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is hosting a number of events in January.
All events are free, but entrance fees may apply. Some programs are co-sponsored by Friends of HVNP and Hawaii Pacific Parks Association. Programs are subject to change or cancellation without notice. Check the park website calendar for more information.
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Cultural demonstration
‘Ike Hana No‘eau Hawaiian cultural demonstrations are back. Learn to create beautiful designs with traditional patterns using ‘ohe kapala (bamboo stamps). Originally used to decorate clothing with deep symbolic meanings, we now use the designs on ‘ohe kapala to tell stories on a variety of modern materials. Bring your own bag or T-shirt and stamp away.
When: From from 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Jan. 11.
Where: ‘Ohi‘a Wing (across Crater Rim Drive from Kilauea Visitor Center)
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Free day at HVNP
Fee-Free Day on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. All fee-charging national parks including HVNP are free in honor of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
When: Monday, Jan. 16
Where: HVNP and all fee-charging national parks in the U.S.
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One-woman show
Lili‘uokalani at Washington Place. Jan. 17 marks the anniversary of the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893. The park presents a one-woman show written and performed by Jackie Pualani Johnson, who reenacts the queen’s remembrance and the solace she found in family after the overthrow of her kingdom.
Johnson developed her portrayal from the writings of Queen Lili‘uokalani, the queen’s family and other historical sources. This is part of HVNP’s ongoing After Dark in the Park programs.
When: At 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
Where: Kilauea Visitor Center auditorium
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