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KHF 2006 CalendarAnnual Native Hawaiian Culture and Arts EventsJanuary 21Makahiki gathering, Kaunakakai, Moloka'i March 3 - April 2March MAMO: Maoli Arts Month 2006
March 13-1614th Annual Celebration of the Arts, The Ritz-Carlton Kapalua, Maui The award-winning Celebration of the Arts is Hawaii's premiere hands-on arts and cultural gathering. Kama'aina (local residents) and visitors were invited to experience the "Hawaiian heart and soul" through interaction with artisans, cultural practitioners, workshops, films, food and music. Hawaiian feather art, Ni'ihau shell lei making, Ohe hano iho (Hawaiian nose flute), printmaking, kapa making (Hawaiian bark cloth), primitive fired clay and many others were offered by the more than 40 artists participating in the event. Scheduled Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily activities included a keiki (children's) program and continuous hula performances on The Terrace Lawn stage. (link: www.celebrationofthearts.org or www.kapaluamaui.com) April 1-214th Annual East Maui Taro gathering
April 15 - 2243rd Annual Merrie Monarch gathering, Hilo, Hawai'i. May 13- 28International gathering of Canoes, Lahaina, Maui Toll Free: 1.888.310.1117 or Direct: 1.808.667.9175 To witness the art of canoe building is to start a quest that takes you on a long journey back through time. But for the people of the Pacific it is a symbolic journey that traces their origins, their connectedness and their profound relationship with the ocean. For them the canoe remains a potent symbol still offering the symbology of life, new horizons and new beginnings... The wa'a brings the dream of hope, abundance and the pursuit of the endless quest for a way into the future. From Hawai'i in the north to Aotearoa (NZ) in the south,to Majuro and Palau in the western Pacific, Master canoe builders and assistants will carve canoes according to their own cultural traditions. Using traditional and modern tools you will see them transform solid logs into canoes of great beauty. You will witness the traditional birthing and launching ceremonies as the canoes are symbolically severed from their connection with the land and delivered to Kanaloa. So we invite you to join us in the aloha, laughter and toil. Come and join us as we honor these masters and celebrate the diversity and richness of this unique heritage! (link: www.mauicanoesgathering.com May 18 - 2015th Annual Ka Hula Piko gathering "A celebration of the birth of the hula" Join Molokai and the rest of Hawaii as we celebrate the 15th Annual Ka Hula Piko gathering at Papohaku Beach Park, Kaluakoi, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Admission is free! For more information on Molokai call (808) 553-3876. Neighbor Islands & Continental US call (800) 800-6367 July 1 and July 245th Annual Pu'uhonua o Honaunau Cultural Festival Honaunau, Hawai'i
On the black lava flats of the southern Kona Coast, Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historical Park preserves the traditional Hawaiian life. This year the park will be celebrating their 44th annual Establishment Day Hawaiian Cultural gathering. Each day park visitors can participate or observe a part of Historic Hawai'i through hands on classes and sharing with cultural demonstrators. Activities include early morning Royal Court ceremonies, hula & chant, coconut and lauhala weaving, food tasting and a traditional hukilau. Come and enjoy the richness and depth of the traditional Hawaiian culture through authentic presentations and first hand sharing. July 22 - October 22Ka Hana Kapa Exhibit, (KHF, Bishop Museum, and NHCAP) in the Hawaiian Hall at Bishop Museum. Sponsored by the Bishop Museum, Native Hawaiian Culture and Arts Program and the Keomailani Hanapi Foundation. July 15 Annual Kilauea Cultural gathering (NPS), Volcano, Hawai'i The park's 333,000 acres encompass two of the world's most active volcanoes, Kilauea and Mauna Loa. The land is a spiritual reservoir for native Hawaiians and a last vestige of Hawai`i as it was hundreds of years ago. The park recognizes the vital connections that the island's first people have to sacred sites and provides a sanctuary for reclaiming ancient feelings of place. Since 1980, the gathering has provided the ideal occasion for kupuna (elder) and keiki (child), and kama`aina (native born) and malihini (newcomer) to come together for a day of fun and sharing. Watch skilled practitioners demonstrate their arts. We honor those who have contributed to the success of the gathering over the last 25 years. Some are still with us, some have passed on. http://www.nps.gov/havo/news/gathering.htm August 19-2033rd Annual Pu'u Kohola Heiau Establishment Day Cultural gathering
The stone Heiau at Kawaihae is one of the last major sacred structures built in Hawaii before outside influences altered traditional life permanently. Constructed in 1790-91 by Kamehameha I, this Heiau, or temple played a crucial role in the ruler's ascendancy, and serves as a site of Hawaiian reunification today. This unit of the National Park System officially opened in July 1974. A formal assembly conducted by Na Papa Kanaka o Pu'ukohola begin at 7:00 a.m., and march down from Pu'ukohola to the papa (flats) fronting the Heiau, where ho'okupu (offerings) will be received, and traditional dance performed. Demonstrations and cultural workshop activities will follow the ho'okupu rituals. On Sunday, the gathering will begin with a continuation of the craft workshops and end at 3:00 p.m.. More than 25 craft workshops and demonstrations will be available for visitors to participate in. The public is invited to join the festivities with only one stipulation, that each visitor learns at least one craft before leaving the area to help preserve a part of the Hawaiian culture. This event will take place at Pelekane below Pu'ukohola Heiau in Kawaihae. http://www.nps.gov/puhe/pphtml/facilities.htm
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