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.

Hālau 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.

'Ohe Kāpala with Chantel Chung

Join us for a demonstration of ʻohe kāpala, a traditional Hawaiian method of printing using carved bamboo stamps. Cultural practitioner Chantal Chung will share her creative process (from inspiration to final stamp placement) and demonstrate the techniques used to creat......More

Join us for a demonstration of ʻohe kāpala, a traditional Hawaiian method of printing using carved bamboo stamps. Cultural practitioner Chantal Chung will share her creative process (from inspiration to final stamp placement) and demonstrate the techniques used to create intricate designs on kapa (bark cloth). Learn about the cultural significance of this art form and the meanings behind the patterns.Join us this Wednesday from 9am–2pm in the Royal Grounds at the hale between stations 1 and 2.

Located in the Hālau (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

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 our breezeway to talk story and to learn about her craft.

Visitor Center Breezeway.

Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau Annual Cultural Festival

Hoʻolohe i ka leo o ka ʻāina “Listen to the voice of the land”Celebrate Hawaiian culture, history, and traditions at the annual cultural festival at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park.Since 1976, this special community event has brought together cultural prac......More

Hoʻolohe i ka leo o ka ʻāina “Listen to the voice of the land”Celebrate Hawaiian culture, history, and traditions at the annual cultural festival at Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park.Since 1976, this special community event has brought together cultural practitioners, park staff, and visitors for a weekend of sharing ʻike, traditional skills, and Hawaiian cultural practices in one of Hawaiʻi’s most significant sacred places. Festival activities may include hula, lei making, weaving, ʻohe kāpala, Hawaiian games, music, cultural demonstrations, and hands-on activities for all ages.Join us in honoring the enduring relationship between people, place, and the living traditions of Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau.

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'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.