Ulana 'Ie'ie with Uncle Pomai

Join Uncle Pomai Brown in his sharing of the ancient skill of Ulana 'ie'ie (weaving the roots of climbing screwpine) used to make hina'i (fishtraps) mahiole (helmets) Ki'i akua (god images) and more.  

Uncle Pomai will be in the Hale wa'a (canoe house) next to station 16.

Hana Lei with Aunty Melanie Moses

Come join aunty Melanie Moses as she shares her love of the traditional art of Hawaiian lei making.

This lei making demonstration will be located in the halau by stop 16.

Ulana 'ie with Melba Medeiros

Ulana 'ie is the art of weaving the roots of the 'ie'ie vine.  This material is used to make fishtraps, sturdy baskets and containers, and as a means of providing a protective layer to gourds and other carriers.  The ancients also used it to weave intricate effigies of ......More

Ulana 'ie is the art of weaving the roots of the 'ie'ie vine.  This material is used to make fishtraps, sturdy baskets and containers, and as a means of providing a protective layer to gourds and other carriers.  The ancients also used it to weave intricate effigies of their ancestors and deities that were often only utilized for high ceremony or important events.  Come join aunty Melba as she shares her passion for weaving 'ie'ie, and the amazing fish traps she's made.

Smaller Halau by stop #16

'Ohe Kāpala with Chantel Chung and Kona Place

Uncle George Place had 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 throughout the community.  Chantel Chung will be sharing about this craft with visitors between 9am-2pm in t......More

Uncle George Place had 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 throughout the community.  Chantel Chung will be sharing about this craft with visitors between 9am-2pm in the Halau (stop 16 on self guided tour).

Located in the halau (station 16 on self guided tour)

Ulana Lau Niu with Aunty Keikiali'i SanFelippo

Aunty Keikiali'i SanFelippo has been a practitioner of ulana lau niu (coconut frond weaving) and a volunteer of our park for over 30 years.  Join Aunty Keiki at station #16 to talk story and to learn about her craft.

Large Hale Wa'a (canoe house) labeled as #16 in our grounds.

Ulana 'Ie'ie with Uncle Pomai

Join Uncle Pomai Brown in his sharing of the ancient skill of Ulana 'ie'ie (weaving the roots of climbing screwpine) used to make hina'i (fishtraps) mahiole (helmets) Ki'i akua (god images) and more.  

Uncle Pomai will be in the Hale wa'a (canoe house) next to station 16.

Hana Lei with Aunty Melanie Moses

Come join aunty Melanie Moses as she shares her love of the traditional art of Hawaiian lei making.

This lei making demonstration will be located in the halau by stop 16.

Ulana 'ie with Melba Medeiros

Ulana 'ie is the art of weaving the roots of the 'ie'ie vine.  This material is used to make fishtraps, sturdy baskets and containers, and as a means of providing a protective layer to gourds and other carriers.  The ancients also used it to weave intricate effigies of ......More

Ulana 'ie is the art of weaving the roots of the 'ie'ie vine.  This material is used to make fishtraps, sturdy baskets and containers, and as a means of providing a protective layer to gourds and other carriers.  The ancients also used it to weave intricate effigies of their ancestors and deities that were often only utilized for high ceremony or important events.  Come join aunty Melba as she shares her passion for weaving 'ie'ie, and the amazing fish traps she's made.

Smaller Halau by stop #16

Lomilomi - Hawaiian Massage & Healing with Momi Nobriga Alber in the Hale, 9-2pm.

Learn about traditional hawaiian healing practices, such as lomilomi, from Momi Nobriga Alber.

Located in the hale within the "Royal Grounds" in between stations 1 and 2.

'Ohe Kāpala with Chantel Chung and Kona Place

Uncle George Place had 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 throughout the community.  Chantel Chung will be sharing about this craft with visitors between 9am-2pm in t......More

Uncle George Place had 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 throughout the community.  Chantel Chung will be sharing about this craft with visitors between 9am-2pm in the Halau (stop 16 on self guided tour).

Located in the halau (station 16 on self guided tour)