Date: Sunday, June 25th 9am-1pm
Location: Waikalua Loko I`a (Fishpond)
Facilitator: ʻAuliʻi Aweau
Cultural Practitioner: Rosalyn Dias Concepcion
Facilitated by our company Hawaiian cultural advisor, ʻAuliʻi Aweau, participants will learn about the theme hoʻokupu (to offer; to sprout), explore and learn about the ancient fishpond built by Hawaiians approximately 350 years ago. The loko iʻa is a “place where one can kilo, a`o, malama, and maha” and where ancient wisdom and modern knowledge combine to set a strong foundation for a better future. Participants will participate in volunteer work, and learn an oli (chant) and Hula.
Participants are encouraged to showcase the oli and Hula learned at 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).
Here is what the June 25th session will cover:
-Learn about various ho`okupu (offerings) for Ku`ulakai and Hinakapu`ui`a (altars at the fishpond)
-make a pūʻolo style offering with i`a (fish), pa’akai (salt), and lāʻī (ti leaf)
-Learn about the functions of these kuahu (altars) and the importance of their locations in relations to the pond.
-Share mana`o (thoughts and ideas) about wai (water)and its overall importance and function of the ecology of the loko i`a (fishpond)
-learn an oli (chant)
-Learn a hula (dance)
We welcome participants to attend all monthly sessions from April to October and showcase at the hōʻike!
ALL AGES WELCOME!
Cultural practitioner
ROSALYN DIAS CONCEPCION
Welina mai! O Rosalyn Concepcion ko`u inoa. E noho mai au ma Kaneohe. Aloha I’m Rosalyn Concepcion fishpond Manager and Kia`I Loko I`a at Waikalua LokoI`a.. I’ve been at Waikalua since 2011 and my primary kuleana is in cultural restoration and preservation, facilitating Lā Ohana (community workdays), and focusing on Restorative Aquaculture. I received my degree in Criminal Justice and Psychology at Chaminade University. My passion is being in the kai surfing, paddling, or being with my Ohana. I love animals and have 5 dogs of my own. I believe in the importance of service above self, giving back to my Lāhui and the need for pa`a family values. I love working outdoors with my hands and sharing hawaiian values to our keiki.
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.