Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 5, 1 May 2004 — MEI MAY CALENDAR OF EVEN'S [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

MEI MAY CALENDAR OF EVEN'S

Fri May 7 — Traditional fishing film

Pili Productions present a showing of their new video, "Kau Lā'au and Ma'ama'a: Traditional Hawaiian Ulua Fishing," The video, whieh was funded through grants from

the Hawai'i Council for Humanities and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, explores the preservation of traditional Hawaiian fishing through three

generations of a Kalapana fishing family - Ben, Aku and Kainoa Hauanio. The video documents the Hauanio familv fishina for ulua

using the traditional style of kau lā'au, or hang baiting with an 'ōhi'a pole. Audience discussion with the

fishermen and filmmakers will follow the showing. 7 p.m. Konawaena High School. For additional information, contact Chuck Langlas via e-mail at Langlas@hgea.org, or eall 974-7639. Sat., May 8 — "Kumulipo II" Hālau Kū Māna, a Native Hawaiian Charter School, presents their annual concert, with guest performers Kainani Kahaunaele & The Wish List Band, Kaumakaiwa Kanaka'ole, Amy Hānaiali'i Gilliom & Friends, Kalia, and Ka Lei Pāpahi 'O Kākuhihewa. Help support this family-oriented hālau whose curriculum is built upon Hawaiian culture and values. $20-$25. Hawai'i Theatre. 7-10:30 p.m. For information, eall 945-1401. Fri.r May 1 4 - Sat., 1 5 — Kamapua'a drama Experience Kamapua'a, the story of the pig-child of Hina and Kahiki'ula, the pig-grandson of Kamaunuaniho and the nemesis of Pele, the woman of the crater at

I Kīlauea. Join Ka Hālau Hanakeaka as they share a Hawaiian perspective on the life and journey of the man that would not be detained. Kamapua'a's search for his identity takes him on a journey that breaks through all boundaries from Hawai'i's shores to the pillars of Kahiki. $10 presale, $15 at the door. 7 p.m. Paliku Theatre, Windward Community College. Tickets ean be obtained by emailing: no_kamapuaa2004 @yahoo.com. Note: This play contains adult subject matter anā sexual situations. Sat., May 1 5 — "Ho'oilina: Affirming Our Birthright" A hula drama performed by Kanu o ka 'Āina students, grades K-12, in relation to their education and interpretive knowledge applying Ho'oilina in the 21st century. The students will touch on stewardship of land, protection of our natural environment, and the proper care of human and natural Hawaiian resources. $15. Kahilu

Theatre, Waimea, Hawai'i. 6 p.m. For information, eall (808) 887-8144. Sat., May 1 5 - 'lmi Pono Help support nā keiki of Ke Kula Kaiapuni 'O Pū'ōhala at their annual concert and craft fair. This all-day event features musical artists Keawe Lopes, Napunaheleonapua Hālau Hula, Anelaikalani, Kauha'a, and nā keiki o Ke Kula Kaiapuni 'O Pū'ōhala. Crafts, food booths, performances and mueh more, all going to help Ke Kula Kaiapuni 'O Pū'ōhala. Free. Pū'ōhala Elementary School. 9-4 p.m. For information, eall 233-5660. Thur., May 1 3 - Sat., May 1 5 - 1 2th Annual Moloka'i Ka Hula Piko Festival The cultural theme "Aia ka Wai a Kāne Kau i ka Lani," translates as "There is the water of Kāne hanging

in the heavens." This was an ancient saying that poetically refers to the sweet waters found in coconuts that suspend beneath the leaves of tall palm trees. Kāne was an important deity in early Hawaiian religion. Pāpōhaku Beach Park. 8-4 p.m. Call the Moloka'i Visitors Association at (808) 553-3876, ext. 21. Sat., May 1 5 - Sun., May 30 - lnternational Festival of Canoes Cultural Event Master Carvers from nations across the Pacific eome together with Hawai'i carvers to create canoes from wood logs, daily 9-5 p.m. at two parks on Front Street. Demos

of old-style surfboards, drum making, house thatching,

cultural arts lessons and crafts fair held in Banyan Tree Park. Watch the

ceremony and launeh of completed canoes and surfboards, with island food and a music festival. Free. Kamehameha Iki heaeh park. For information eall, (888) 310-1117.

Sun., May 1 6 — Nā Mea Hawai'i Hula Kahiko Performance Enjoy traditional hula and chant performed outdoors overlooking beautiful Kīlauea Crater, featuring Hālau Hula Ka No'eau under the direction of kumu hula Miehael Pili Pang. Free (Park entrance fees apply.) Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park. 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Call the Volcano Art Center (808) 967-8222. ■