Paʻakai, oli & Hula
Date: Saturday, June 3rd 9am-1pm
Cultural Practitioner: Nāmomi McCorriston
Facilitator: ʻAuliʻi Aweau
Location: Kaiona Beach Park
Facilitated by our company Hawaiian cultural advisor, ʻAuliʻi Aweau, participants will learn about the theme hoʻokupu (to offer; to sprout), and the moʻolelo (stories), cultural significance and uses of paʻakai (salt). The activities are followed by learning an oli and Hula rooted in Hawaiian moʻolelo.
The oli and Hula will be continued for the June session to get participants ready for the culminating hōʻike on October 28th, 2023 at KEY Project. Interested participants can also sign up for the weekly rehearsals with our professional dance company on Sundays 10am-noon at Page Dance Academy (Kaimuki).
We welcome participants to attend all monthly sessions from April to October and showcase at the hōʻike!
ALL AGES WELCOME!
*Capacity limited. A REFUNDABLE $25 deposit is required to hold your spot. Refunds are processed within 5 days of the event.
Nāmomi McCorriston
Nāmomiokalani Kaʻiminaʻauao McCorriston or “Momi” for short, was born and raised on the island of Kauaʻi. She is currently the Academic Director of Kawaikini New Century Public Charter School. She's blessed to be the mother of four children and the grandmother of two boys. She has a BA in Hawaiian Studies/ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Licensed Elementary Teacher, and a MA in Educational Leadership in Administration. She believes in the importance and value to mālama our overall health. E olapono kākou!
ABOUT EDIBLE TALES: HO`OKUPU
Edible Tales: Hoʻokupu center Native Hawaiian wisdom and turn stories about food and ʻāina into community-centered dance exploration, actions and solutions. Our 2023 theme Ho`okupu (to offer, to sprout), explores the reciprocal relationship between giving and receiving, our interconnectedness to each other, and shared pathways to build community resilience and collaboration.
Edible Tales: Hoʻokupu is a 6-month journey taking place on-site on loko iʻa, loʻi, pā honu, urban community gardens and even tūtūʻs kitchen. We invite you to join us on one or all of the events!
Edible Tales: Hoʻokupu is partially funded by Hawaiʻi Council For the Humanities and National Endowment for the Humanities.