2024 Festival

LEGACY, LINEAGE AND THE CARETAKERS OF HULA

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE (Check back soon for finalized information)

WORKSHOP

  • Monday, August 5 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, Hula Workshop
  • Tuesday, August 6 12:00 PM TO 4:00 PM, Workshop: Cultural Elements including field trip chronicling Kamehamehaʻs  journey from Honolulu harbor to the Pali
  • Wednesday, August 7 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM, Hula Workshop
  • Thursday, August 8 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Workshop: Field trip to Bishop Museum

Workshop Leaders
Maelia Loebenstein Carter
Kawaikapuokalani Hewett

Details:

  • The workshop will be held at Hawai‘inuiākea at UH Mānoa or convene on campus. Transport to field trip locations and to evening events will be provided.
  • All levels and lineages are welcome. Students are encouraged to participate in the Saturday performance. This will include rehearsals on Friday and Saturday morning.
  • Exact location and logistical details subject to change.
  • The workshop is available for a single day pass for $60 or a full week package for $175. The entire week package includes lunch, transportation if needed to the off-campus sites, admittance to Bishop Museum and all Talk Story sessions, and entrance to the performance on Saturday, August 10. The one-day pass, depending on the day chosen will include admittance as required for the day, lunch, and any needed transportation.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity for a personal exploration into hula with themes covering the legacy, lineages and the caretakers of hula.

Full Workshop

To register for specific days, click on the appropriate links below:

FREE EVENTS

Free and open to the public:

  • Monday, August 5 at 6:00 PM, Talk story with kupuna
  • Tuesday, August 6 at 6:00 PM, Talk story with kupuna
  • Wednesday, August 7 at 6:00 PM, Talk story with kupuna
  • Thursday, August 8 at 6:00pm, Films provided by the Hula Preservation Society
  • Friday, August 9, Panel Discussion with kupuna

Locations and details of events forthcoming.

PERFORMANCE

  • Saturday, August 10, 2024

7:30 PM Performance
Location: UHM Kennedy Theatre

$30 General
$22 Kupuna/ UH Faculty & Staff/ Military
$12 Youth/ Students

If purchasing 10 or more tickets, call (808) 956-8246 for special $20 per ticket price.

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