Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 5, Number 2, 1 Pepeluali 1988 — Interpret Hawaii Program Enriches Knowledge, Skills of Na Mea Hawaii [ARTICLE]

Interpret Hawaii Program Enriches Knowledge, Skills of Na Mea Hawaii

Interpret Hawaii, a visitor industry training program at Kapiolani Community College, announces a variety of new courses designed to enrich the knowledge and skills of hotel employees, tour guides and escorts, travel agents, museum educators and docents, tour designers and anyone interested in Hawaiian cultural or natural history. These short-term, non-credit courses provide historical, cultural and natural history background while strengthening skills of presentation, hospitality and creative storytelling. Newcomers to Hawaii are encouraged to register for the courses as a way to be introduced to the heritage of Hawaii. The schedule of workshops is: HAWAII NO KA OI — The basic 40 hour training course on how to share the cultural and natural history of Hawaii with visitors and residents. A must for tour guides, hotel personnel, travel escorts, museum guides and docents, and anyone interested in learning more about their island home. This 40hour class is a lively, informal and fun way to leam about Hawaii's heritage while developing skills of self-presentation, storytelling and hospitality. Everyone who completes this workshop receives the special Hawaii Visitor Bureau's Interpret Hawaii Warrior Pin. Date: Monday and Wednesdays, Feb. 1, Apr. 11 Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Plaee: Mamane 102 Cost: $90 HAWAII NO KA OI, PART II-Refresh your skills and knowledge of interpreting Hawaii with this new classdesigned for "graduates" of Hawaii No Ka Oi. Part II is a 20-hour class that takes a closer look at how to interpret modern Hawaii history since the Revolution of 1893. Date: Tuesday and Thursdays, Mar. 29-Apr. 28 Time: 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Plaee: Mamane 102 Cost: $50 LEGENDS OF OAHU— Do you know where Kamapuaa made his home on Oahu? What are the legends told at Olomana, Mokolii, Pali and Makapuu? The ancient and modern legends of Oahu are examined in this 10-hour class that includes skills of storytelling. Date: Thursday, Feb. 18-March 10. Time: 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Plaee: Mamane 103 Cost: $25 STORYTELLING — Everyone and every plaee has a story. This six-hour workshop invites you into the world of

storytelling as you leam how to make history, information and personal experiences eome to life with drama, humor and excitement. In this six-hour class, you will leam how to develop stories from your own experiences and how to share tales in a creative Hawaiian way. The instructor is storyteller Woody Fern. Date: Feb. 2, 9, 16 Section ttl Date: Apr. 12, 19, 26 Section #2 Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Plaee: Mokihana 105 Cost: $25 PLACE NAMES OF OAHU— The Hawaiian people had plaee names for eanoe landings, taro patches, fishing stations, and sites where memorable events occurred. These original names are unfortunately vanishing. With the help of one of the leading authorities on Oahu plaee names, you will discover what Hawaiians called their different sites, the origin of the name and the legendsassociated withit. Esther Mookini,coauthor of Plaee of Name s o/ Oahu will be the instructor. Date: Wednesday, Mar. 2, 9, 16 Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Plaee: Mamane 103 Cost: $25 INTERPRET1NG HAWAIl FOR THE JAPANESE VISITOR — Every year more Japanese visitors eome to Hawaii — how ean we help them experience an authentic, lively and interesting Island experience? This 10-hour workshop is designed for those who work with the visitor from Japan. You will be given insights to the cultural history between Hawaii and Japan, identifying interesting sites and traditions associated with Japanese in Hawaii Simple eommunieahon tips will also be provided! Date: Thursday, Mar. 17-Apr. 7 Tlme: 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Plaee: Mamane 103 Cost: $30 INTERPRETING HAWAII'S MAJOR VISITOR ATTRACTIONS — Most "frontline" visitor industry personnel often refer to Hawaii's most popular visitor attractions, but never have the time to visit them! This 8-hour workshop will acquaint you with a better understanding of three such attractions — the Arizona Memorial, Sea Life Park and Bishop Museum. Personnel from eaeh of these sites will provide orientation, explain facilities with a "behind the scenes" tour, discuss exhibits and offer suggestions on how to learn more about the subject matter they interpret. Date: Saturday. Apr. 9. 16. 23 and 30 Time: 9 a.m.-ll a.m. Plaee: Mamane 102 Cost: $30 For more information or to register for these workshops, please eall 734-9211.