Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 34, Number 6, 1 June 2017 — Kupu brings together keiki and kūpuna [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

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Kupu brings together keiki and kūpuna

More than 60 kūpuna from Nānākuli, Papakolea and Waimānalo joined Kupu's Community youth program participants at the Kewalo Basin Netshed for Kupu's Kūpuna Day last month.

The event, whieh is held at least twice a year, included cultural performances, arts and crafts, H a w a i i a n food and talking story to promote inter-

generational and cultural exchange. "Our Kupu Kūpuna Day is such a special and fun event that eonnects keiki with kūpuna," said John Leong, Kupu CEO. "The link between kūpuna and keiki is important beyond measure as it allows kūpuna to fulfill their significant roles as mentors in our society and allows keiki to develop respect, character, and learn from a lifetime of wisdom. This event provides an opportunity for our programparticipants to listen, learn and serve those who eame before them." ■

Kupu's Kūpuna Day. - Pboto: Courtesy of Kupu