Date: August (TBA)
Location: Papahana Kuaola
Facilitator: ʻAuliʻi Aweau
Cultural Practitioner: Keoua Nelsen
Facilitated by our company Hawaiian cultural advisor, ʻAuliʻi Aweau, participants will learn about the theme hoʻokupu (to offer; to sprout), the moʻolelo of the space and land, and learn about the cultural tradition of hala-leaf weaving as passed down in Keouaʻs family. Aloha ʻāina activities are incorporated and might include helping on the farm and harvesting.
Interested participants can also sign up to perform at the culminating hōʻike on October 28th, 2023 at KEY Project. SIGN UP for the Weekly rehearsals with our professional dance company on Sundays 10am-noon at Page Dance Academy (Kaimuki) to create your own movement story and perform!
We welcome participants to attend all monthly sessions from April to October to experience the transformative journey to the fullest!
ALL AGES WELCOME!
KEOUA NELSEN
A 6th generation lauhala (pandanus) weaver and educator who uses generational customary methods to weave traditional techniques and bridge them with contemporary styles and forms. Creates a safe space where 21st learners are able to connect to anancestral art form and cultural practices.
Throughout my career I have demonstrated the ability to successfully manage projects, set objectives, develop and maintain budgets, meet deadlines, produce quality work and build trusted relationships.
www.ihala.com ; instagram.com/ihalallc ; facebook.com/ihalallc
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: Ho’okupu is partially funded by Hawaiʻi Council For the Humanities and National Endowment for the Humanities