Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 25, Number 6, 1 Iune 2008 — Hei workshops [ARTICLE]

Kōkua No ke kikokikona ma kēia Kolamu

Hei workshops

Workshops on the Hawaiian art of string figure-making (hei) and slip-knot tricks (pū kaula) will be making its way across the islands. Participants will also learn chants and stories involved in this traditional pastime. Kumu Kalani Akana of Hālau Hana Hei hopes to perpetuate this art for subsequent generations as a source of enjoyment, learning and cultural pride. Preference will be given to educators and Hawaiianspeaking parents and workshops are limited to 10 adult students per six-week session. For more information, email kala niakana@yahoo.com.