Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 4, Number 8, 1 August 1987 — Puukohola Festival is a Tripleheader [ARTICLE]

Puukohola Festival is a Tripleheader

Ho'olako 1987: Celebrate the Year of the Hawaiian; the 200th anniversary of the United States Constitution; and "Take Pride in America" are being observed jointly Aug. 15-16 in a cultural festival at Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site, Kawaihae. The festival is an annual celebration commemorating the park's anniversary as a Nahonal Historic Site whieh this year is its 15th. The celebrations will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days.

Ke Kulana No'eau o Ka Wa Kahiko or The Culture of Ancient Hawaii is the theme for this year's festival whieh will open on Aug. 15 with a royal court procession, followed by ancient hula and over 20 Hawaiian arts and crafts workshops. There is no charge for attending although parks officials ask participants to leam at least one craft or game before leaving to help perpetuate the history and eulture of Hawaii.

Superintendent Jerry Y. Shimoda invites the public to attend and enjoy learning the crafts of old and present Hawaii. Contributing to this exciting festival are the Hawaii Natural History Association, Kahua Na'ao A'o Ma Pu'uhonua o Honaunau National Historic Park ine., Waimea Hawaiian Civic Club and the Nahonal Park Service.

The arts and crafts workshops will be held in Pelekane, near the oeean below the Spencer Beach park road and the temples. If you plan to spend the entire day, you are encouraged to bringlunch and wear eomfortable clothing. Craft supplies will be provided. Full details may be obtained by calling park headquarters at 882-7218.