Aloha Kākou!
Kūkalahale, a collaborative program between Honolulu and Kapiʻolani Community Colleges, invites you to join us for Kīpaipai Aloha ~ PILA HOʻOKANI, an afternoon talkstory on the history and development of PILA [stringed instruments] in Hawaiʻi
Luthier, musician, historical researcher, and exhibit curator, KI-LIN REECE of KEALAKAI CENTER FOR PACIFIC STRINGS, will be our guest speaker to share of Hawaii’s incredible and enduring legacy of musicians and stringed instrument evolution
PILA HOʻOKANI
Friday, October 27, 2023 @ Kapiʻolani Community College
2:00pm ~ 4:00pm
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REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED
Click on this LINK or QR code below
WHAT TO BRING AND EXPECT
Please bring good energy and a smile 🙂
More details [map, parking, etc.] will be shared upon registration
**** Staff, please work with your supervisor if you wish to participate in any training or workshop that takes you away from performing your normal work duties.
For sessions that are two hours or more, a training request should be submitted to your supervisor. Note that this does not apply to instructional faculty. ****
<<<< MARK YOUR CALENDARS >>>>
Fall 2023 Kūkalahale ~ Kīpaipai Aloha [Inspire Aloha] opportunities on the horizon for all students and staff at Honolulu and Kapiʻolani Community Colleges [dates/times are tentative, subject to change]
Holoholo Kaloko with 808 Cleanups @ ʻĀwawāmalu [Alan Davis Beach]
Thursday, November 2, 2023 ~ 800am to 1100am
Learn about and assist in caring for a section of the Kaiwi Coast shoreline, and the effort to preserve and increase native Hawaiian bee habitat
Kani Ka Pila ‘Ōiwi with Uncle Calvin Hoe @ HonCC
Friday, November 3, 2023 ~ 200pm to 400pm
Through storytelling, Uncle Calvin Hoe will share of his journey of making, playing, and teaching others about traditional Hawaiian instruments
Hanu Hā Kani with Nalu Andrade @ HonCC
Friday, November 17, 2023 ~ 930am to 1130am
Breathe, breathing, and sound are the focus as we learn to create and play ʻohe hanu ʻihu [Hawaiian nose flutes]
Hanu Hā Kani with Nalu Andrade @ KapCC
Friday, December 1, 2023 ~ 200pm to 400pm
Breathe, breathing, and sound are the focus as we learn to create and play ʻohe hanu ʻihu [Hawaiian nose flutes]
Please do not hesitate to contact Mahi La Pierre, Hawaiian Culture Education Specialist, with any questions on these or future programs at lapierre@hawaii.edu.
Mahalo!!!