Cultural Demonstration - Hulu Ali'i (Chiefly Featherwork)

Hawaiian cultural practitioner Pomai Brown brings the art of crafting Hulu Aliʻi (Chiefly Featherwork) to life. These feathered capes and cloaks once worn exclusively by our aliʻi (nobility). Made of ōlona fiber netting and tens of thousands of bird feathers, 'ahu 'ula ......More

Hawaiian cultural practitioner Pomai Brown brings the art of crafting Hulu Aliʻi (Chiefly Featherwork) to life. These feathered capes and cloaks once worn exclusively by our aliʻi (nobility). Made of ōlona fiber netting and tens of thousands of bird feathers, 'ahu 'ula were used for spiritual and physical protection of the wearer during battle and ceremony. The woven caps, adorned with 'Haka' (crown embellishments), are showcased in museums worldwide, featuring thousands of red, yellow, and black feathers, with unique designs noting the wearer's geneology and rank. Each bundle are tied with care and carrying the mana of the birds that provided them. No two 'ahu 'ula were identical, through many contain similar patters, noting familial relations between the wearers.This demonstration offers a meaningful connection to our kūpuna and the rich history of this sacred place. Please join Pomai Brown every Wednesdays at the visitor center from 10:00am-1:00pm in learning an Hawaiian craft. For more information, contact park staff at 808-882-7218 X1011 or visit the parks social media pages @puukoholaheiaunhs. Hope to see you there!

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54th Annual Hoʻokuʻikahi Hawaiian Cultural Festival

Mālama kō aloha"Keep your love"Celebrate Hawaiian culture history and traditions during the annual Hoʻokūʻikahi Hawaiian Cultural Festival at Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site. This free two-day event brings together cultural practitioners community organizations ......More

Mālama kō aloha"Keep your love"Celebrate Hawaiian culture history and traditions during the annual Hoʻokūʻikahi Hawaiian Cultural Festival at Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site. This free two-day event brings together cultural practitioners community organizations park staff and visitors to honor the enduring legacy of Puʻukoholā Heiau and the unification of the Hawaiian Islands.Festival activities include cultural demonstrations traditional Hawaiian arts and crafts Hawaiian games music hula hands-on activities and opportunities to learn from cultural practitioners from across Hawaiʻi Island.Saturday August 15 20266–10 a.m. — Ceremonies at Puʻukoholā Heiau10 a.m.–3 p.m. — Festivities at Spencer Park at ʻOhaiʻula BeachSunday August 16 20269:30 a.m. — Mele & Pule at Spencer Park at ʻOhaiʻula Beach10 a.m.–2 p.m. — Festivities at Spencer Park at ʻOhaiʻula BeachJoin us in celebrating the cultural traditions of Puʻukoholā Heiau!

54th Annual Hoʻokuʻikahi Hawaiian Cultural Festival

Mālama kō aloha"Keep your love"Celebrate Hawaiian culture history and traditions during the annual Hoʻokūʻikahi Hawaiian Cultural Festival at Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site. This free two-day event brings together cultural practitioners community organizations ......More

Mālama kō aloha"Keep your love"Celebrate Hawaiian culture history and traditions during the annual Hoʻokūʻikahi Hawaiian Cultural Festival at Puʻukoholā Heiau National Historic Site. This free two-day event brings together cultural practitioners community organizations park staff and visitors to honor the enduring legacy of Puʻukoholā Heiau and the unification of the Hawaiian Islands.Festival activities include cultural demonstrations traditional Hawaiian arts and crafts Hawaiian games music hula hands-on activities and opportunities to learn from cultural practitioners from across Hawaiʻi Island.Saturday August 15 20266–10 a.m. — Ceremonies at Puʻukoholā Heiau10 a.m.–3 p.m. — Festivities at Spencer Park at ʻOhaiʻula BeachSunday August 16 20269:30 a.m. — Mele & Pule at Spencer Park at ʻOhaiʻula Beach10 a.m.–2 p.m. — Festivities at Spencer Park at ʻOhaiʻula BeachJoin us in celebrating the cultural traditions of Puʻukoholā Heiau!

Cultural Demonstration - Hulu Ali'i (Chiefly Featherwork)

Hawaiian cultural practitioner Pomai Brown brings the art of crafting Hulu Aliʻi (Chiefly Featherwork) to life. These feathered capes and cloaks once worn exclusively by our aliʻi (nobility). Made of ōlona fiber netting and tens of thousands of bird feathers, 'ahu 'ula ......More

Hawaiian cultural practitioner Pomai Brown brings the art of crafting Hulu Aliʻi (Chiefly Featherwork) to life. These feathered capes and cloaks once worn exclusively by our aliʻi (nobility). Made of ōlona fiber netting and tens of thousands of bird feathers, 'ahu 'ula were used for spiritual and physical protection of the wearer during battle and ceremony. The woven caps, adorned with 'Haka' (crown embellishments), are showcased in museums worldwide, featuring thousands of red, yellow, and black feathers, with unique designs noting the wearer's geneology and rank. Each bundle are tied with care and carrying the mana of the birds that provided them. No two 'ahu 'ula were identical, through many contain similar patters, noting familial relations between the wearers.This demonstration offers a meaningful connection to our kūpuna and the rich history of this sacred place. Please join Pomai Brown every Wednesdays at the visitor center from 10:00am-1:00pm in learning an Hawaiian craft. For more information, contact park staff at 808-882-7218 X1011 or visit the parks social media pages @puukoholaheiaunhs. Hope to see you there!

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Cultural Demonstration - Hulu Ali'i (Chiefly Featherwork)

Hawaiian cultural practitioner Pomai Brown brings the art of crafting Hulu Aliʻi (Chiefly Featherwork) to life. These feathered capes and cloaks once worn exclusively by our aliʻi (nobility). Made of ōlona fiber netting and tens of thousands of bird feathers, 'ahu 'ula ......More

Hawaiian cultural practitioner Pomai Brown brings the art of crafting Hulu Aliʻi (Chiefly Featherwork) to life. These feathered capes and cloaks once worn exclusively by our aliʻi (nobility). Made of ōlona fiber netting and tens of thousands of bird feathers, 'ahu 'ula were used for spiritual and physical protection of the wearer during battle and ceremony. The woven caps, adorned with 'Haka' (crown embellishments), are showcased in museums worldwide, featuring thousands of red, yellow, and black feathers, with unique designs noting the wearer's geneology and rank. Each bundle are tied with care and carrying the mana of the birds that provided them. No two 'ahu 'ula were identical, through many contain similar patters, noting familial relations between the wearers.This demonstration offers a meaningful connection to our kūpuna and the rich history of this sacred place. Please join Pomai Brown every Wednesdays at the visitor center from 10:00am-1:00pm in learning an Hawaiian craft. For more information, contact park staff at 808-882-7218 X1011 or visit the parks social media pages @puukoholaheiaunhs. Hope to see you there!

Visitor center

Cultural Demonstration - Hulu Ali'i (Chiefly Featherwork)

Hawaiian cultural practitioner Pomai Brown brings the art of crafting Hulu Aliʻi (Chiefly Featherwork) to life. These feathered capes and cloaks once worn exclusively by our aliʻi (nobility). Made of ōlona fiber netting and tens of thousands of bird feathers, 'ahu 'ula ......More

Hawaiian cultural practitioner Pomai Brown brings the art of crafting Hulu Aliʻi (Chiefly Featherwork) to life. These feathered capes and cloaks once worn exclusively by our aliʻi (nobility). Made of ōlona fiber netting and tens of thousands of bird feathers, 'ahu 'ula were used for spiritual and physical protection of the wearer during battle and ceremony. The woven caps, adorned with 'Haka' (crown embellishments), are showcased in museums worldwide, featuring thousands of red, yellow, and black feathers, with unique designs noting the wearer's geneology and rank. Each bundle are tied with care and carrying the mana of the birds that provided them. No two 'ahu 'ula were identical, through many contain similar patters, noting familial relations between the wearers.This demonstration offers a meaningful connection to our kūpuna and the rich history of this sacred place. Please join Pomai Brown every Wednesdays at the visitor center from 10:00am-1:00pm in learning an Hawaiian craft. For more information, contact park staff at 808-882-7218 X1011 or visit the parks social media pages @puukoholaheiaunhs. Hope to see you there!

Visitor center

Cultural Demonstration - Hulu Ali'i (Chiefly Featherwork)

Hawaiian cultural practitioner Pomai Brown brings the art of crafting Hulu Aliʻi (Chiefly Featherwork) to life. These feathered capes and cloaks once worn exclusively by our aliʻi (nobility). Made of ōlona fiber netting and tens of thousands of bird feathers, 'ahu 'ula ......More

Hawaiian cultural practitioner Pomai Brown brings the art of crafting Hulu Aliʻi (Chiefly Featherwork) to life. These feathered capes and cloaks once worn exclusively by our aliʻi (nobility). Made of ōlona fiber netting and tens of thousands of bird feathers, 'ahu 'ula were used for spiritual and physical protection of the wearer during battle and ceremony. The woven caps, adorned with 'Haka' (crown embellishments), are showcased in museums worldwide, featuring thousands of red, yellow, and black feathers, with unique designs noting the wearer's geneology and rank. Each bundle are tied with care and carrying the mana of the birds that provided them. No two 'ahu 'ula were identical, through many contain similar patters, noting familial relations between the wearers.This demonstration offers a meaningful connection to our kūpuna and the rich history of this sacred place. Please join Pomai Brown every Wednesdays at the visitor center from 10:00am-1:00pm in learning an Hawaiian craft. For more information, contact park staff at 808-882-7218 X1011 or visit the parks social media pages @puukoholaheiaunhs. Hope to see you there!

Visitor center

Cultural Demonstration - Hulu Ali'i (Chiefly Featherwork)

Hawaiian cultural practitioner Pomai Brown brings the art of crafting Hulu Aliʻi (Chiefly Featherwork) to life. These feathered capes and cloaks once worn exclusively by our aliʻi (nobility). Made of ōlona fiber netting and tens of thousands of bird feathers, 'ahu 'ula ......More

Hawaiian cultural practitioner Pomai Brown brings the art of crafting Hulu Aliʻi (Chiefly Featherwork) to life. These feathered capes and cloaks once worn exclusively by our aliʻi (nobility). Made of ōlona fiber netting and tens of thousands of bird feathers, 'ahu 'ula were used for spiritual and physical protection of the wearer during battle and ceremony. The woven caps, adorned with 'Haka' (crown embellishments), are showcased in museums worldwide, featuring thousands of red, yellow, and black feathers, with unique designs noting the wearer's geneology and rank. Each bundle are tied with care and carrying the mana of the birds that provided them. No two 'ahu 'ula were identical, through many contain similar patters, noting familial relations between the wearers.This demonstration offers a meaningful connection to our kūpuna and the rich history of this sacred place. Please join Pomai Brown every Wednesdays at the visitor center from 10:00am-1:00pm in learning an Hawaiian craft. For more information, contact park staff at 808-882-7218 X1011 or visit the parks social media pages @puukoholaheiaunhs. Hope to see you there!

Visitor center

Cultural Demonstration - Hulu Ali'i (Chiefly Featherwork)

Hawaiian cultural practitioner Pomai Brown brings the art of crafting Hulu Aliʻi (Chiefly Featherwork) to life. These feathered capes and cloaks once worn exclusively by our aliʻi (nobility). Made of ōlona fiber netting and tens of thousands of bird feathers, 'ahu 'ula ......More

Hawaiian cultural practitioner Pomai Brown brings the art of crafting Hulu Aliʻi (Chiefly Featherwork) to life. These feathered capes and cloaks once worn exclusively by our aliʻi (nobility). Made of ōlona fiber netting and tens of thousands of bird feathers, 'ahu 'ula were used for spiritual and physical protection of the wearer during battle and ceremony. The woven caps, adorned with 'Haka' (crown embellishments), are showcased in museums worldwide, featuring thousands of red, yellow, and black feathers, with unique designs noting the wearer's geneology and rank. Each bundle are tied with care and carrying the mana of the birds that provided them. No two 'ahu 'ula were identical, through many contain similar patters, noting familial relations between the wearers.This demonstration offers a meaningful connection to our kūpuna and the rich history of this sacred place. Please join Pomai Brown every Wednesdays at the visitor center from 10:00am-1:00pm in learning an Hawaiian craft. For more information, contact park staff at 808-882-7218 X1011 or visit the parks social media pages @puukoholaheiaunhs. Hope to see you there!

Visitor center

Cultural Demonstration - Hulu Ali'i (Chiefly Featherwork)

Hawaiian cultural practitioner Pomai Brown brings the art of crafting Hulu Aliʻi (Chiefly Featherwork) to life. These feathered capes and cloaks once worn exclusively by our aliʻi (nobility). Made of ōlona fiber netting and tens of thousands of bird feathers, 'ahu 'ula ......More

Hawaiian cultural practitioner Pomai Brown brings the art of crafting Hulu Aliʻi (Chiefly Featherwork) to life. These feathered capes and cloaks once worn exclusively by our aliʻi (nobility). Made of ōlona fiber netting and tens of thousands of bird feathers, 'ahu 'ula were used for spiritual and physical protection of the wearer during battle and ceremony. The woven caps, adorned with 'Haka' (crown embellishments), are showcased in museums worldwide, featuring thousands of red, yellow, and black feathers, with unique designs noting the wearer's geneology and rank. Each bundle are tied with care and carrying the mana of the birds that provided them. No two 'ahu 'ula were identical, through many contain similar patters, noting familial relations between the wearers.This demonstration offers a meaningful connection to our kūpuna and the rich history of this sacred place. Please join Pomai Brown every Wednesdays at the visitor center from 10:00am-1:00pm in learning an Hawaiian craft. For more information, contact park staff at 808-882-7218 X1011 or visit the parks social media pages @puukoholaheiaunhs. Hope to see you there!

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