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Edible Tales: Hoʻokupu Hōʻike
Nov
11
6:15 PM18:15
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Edible Tales: Hoʻokupu Hōʻike

ABOUT THE HŌʻIKE

Participants from our Edible Tales: Hoʻokupu monthly Hawaiian cultural immersion program share their learning and original performances to honor our connections with each other and the ʻāina.

Attendees are welcome to arrive half an hour early to participate in the interactive dance installations happening during the Hoʻolauleʻa portion of the evening.

TICKETS:

Pay what you can: $10, $20, $30 - seats not guaranteed

*Our MANAFest: Hoʻolauleʻa fundraiser event is 4pm-6pm right before the Hōʻike. Each hoʻolauleʻa ticket includes complimentary admission to the Hōʻike. Please consider purchasing the BUNDLE ticket for maximized fun (and ʻono kine grinds)!


ABOUT EDIBLE TALES: HOʻOKUPU

Edible Tales: Hoʻokupu centers 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.

Guided by Kumu Hula ʻAuliʻi Aweau, the 6-month transformative journey features hands-on work on the farm and fishponds, and Hawaiian cultural activies including Hula, oli, kuahu building, lauhala and ʻawa planting.

Mahalo nui loa to our funders and venues

Edible Tales: Hoʻokupu is made possible by funding support from National Endowment for the Humanities, Hawaiʻi Council for the Humanities, and The Puffin Foundation.

Venues: Papahana Kuaola, Lūluku Farms, Waikalua Loko I`a, the Fukumitsu ohana, and Page Academy of Dance

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MANAFest: Hoʻolauleʻa
Nov
11
4:00 PM16:00
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MANAFest: Hoʻolauleʻa

ABOUT THE HOʻOLAULEʻA

Dancers Unlimited is turning 14, and we canʻt wait to celebrate with you!

From our humble beginning as a free community youth dance program on Furlough Fridays, to touring internationally in China, and now a bi-coastal nonprofit 501(c)3 in Hawaiʻi and NYC, we do it all because OF OUR COMMUNITY - YOU.

The Hoʻolauleʻa celebrates a joyous and successful year of working, dancing and learning together with our community. From mauka to makai, our community has filled us with so much joy and mana.

The event is also a part of our MANAfest campaign: raising $50K for 2024 programming. Your support is crucial for the sustainability of our programs.

The Hoʻolauleʻa features:

1. A MANAfest circle: building shared vision

2. Pupu & Beverages

3. Silent Auction

4. Immersive Dance Installations

5. Special performance by Noelani Love

TICKETS:

TABLE PURCHASE (limit 10 tables): $480 (seats 8; all VIP benefits + guaranteed seats together with discounted ticket price per person). → OUR BEST DEAL! GET A TABLE WITH FRIENDS/ʻOHANA FOR SAVINGS & MORE FUN!

VIP: $80 (preferred seating + gift bag)

General Admission: $50 (open seating)

All ticket types include complimentary admission to the Edible Tales: Hoʻokupu Hōʻike, which follows immediately after the Hoʻolauleʻa:

6:15pm-7:30pm Edible Tales: Hoʻokupu Hōʻike (included in the Hoʻolauleʻa admission)

ABOUT THE HŌʻIKE

Participants from our Edible Tales: Hoʻokupu monthly Hawaiian cultural immersion program share their learning and original performnaces to honor our connections with each other and the ʻāina.

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Hawaiʻi Edible Tales Hōʻike Rehearsal
Oct
8
9:00 AM09:00
Edible Tales Hawai'i, Open Rehearsals

Hawaiʻi Edible Tales Hōʻike Rehearsal

This rehearsal is for participants who have attended one or more of our Edible Tales Hoʻokupu events between April and September 2023, and wish to perform at our Hōʻike showcase on October 28th 3-7pm @ KEY Project.

All hula and mele from all 6 of our Edible Tales events will be reviewed. Only participants who have previously learned the various hula and oli will be able to perform the specific hula or mele they learned at the event. No new information will be taught at this rehearsal.

Location is TBD for now and will be updated as we get closer to the date.

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Edible Tales: Ho`okupu / Kuahu Building (Hawai`i)
Sep
16
8:30 AM08:30
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Edible Tales: Ho`okupu / Kuahu Building (Hawai`i)

Date: September 16, 2023
Cultural Practitioner: Kinohi Fukumitsu
Facilitator: ʻAuliʻi Aweau
Location: Hakipu'u

Capacity for this event is 15 people

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 significance and uses of pōhaku (rocks) and building a kuahu (altar).

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!

KINOHI FUKUMITSU

Kinohi Pizarro is a mother of five children, a dry-stack stone wall mason, a writer, a weaver of sorts and has an obsession with all things ʻāina (land), connected to her home.

She is very sensitive to energy amongst people and energy that is exchanged between people and ‘āina. She believes that this energy exchange will heal the world as well as nourish our minds, bodies and spirits.

She has a BA in Hawaiian Studies from the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. She has spent more than a decade learning from He’eia Fishpond and has made the move to bring the skills and knowledge to her community in her hometown of Waimānalo.

As a cultural practitioner she has picked up many valuable skill sets including making rope. Being a huge fan of making use of our natural resources she uses natural fibers to create lengths of rope to use for both traditional uses such as lashing and for modern things like keeping cords around the house neat. Kinohi considers herself as a lifelong learner who has a desire to share what she has been blessed enough to learn.

instagram.com/hikino17

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

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Edible Tales: Ho'okupu / Lauhala (Hawai`i)
Aug
20
8:30 AM08:30
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Edible Tales: Ho'okupu / Lauhala (Hawai`i)

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


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Edible Tales: Ho`okupu / ʻawa, ʻolena & kalo (Hawai`i)
Jul
23
8:30 AM08:30
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Edible Tales: Ho`okupu / ʻawa, ʻolena & kalo (Hawai`i)

 
 

Date: July 23rd 8:30am-1pm
*All participants need to meet at entrance to Hoomaluhia Botanical Gardens at 8:30 and and we'll be guided to the location. 
Location: Luluku Farms
Facilitator: ʻAuliʻi Aweau
Cultural Practitioner: Keahi Piʻihoiʻa

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 significance and uses of ʻawa (or kava), ʻolena (turmeric), and kalo (taro). Hands-on 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!

KEAHI PI’IOHI’A

Born and raised in Kailua, Keahi was first introduced to the fishpond in 2011 with UH-Manoa’s Malama Loko I’a class.  He was an intern from January to May 2012 and then joined the Kū Hou Kuapā in June 2012.  Keahi graduated from  Kamehameha-Kapalama in 2006 and attended Santa Barbara City College before transferring to UH-Manoā. Keahi enjoys playing music and gigs throughout the state with The Vitals. Keahi started working at Paepae O Heeia is 2012 and over the last 5 years over seen the restoration at Heeia Fishpond. In 2017 started farming Kalo in Luluku which he still cares for with his Ohana.

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

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Edible Tales: Hoʻokupu / Loko I'a (Hawai'i)
Jun
25
9:00 AM09:00
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Edible Tales: Hoʻokupu / Loko I'a (Hawai'i)

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.

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Edible Tales: Hoʻokupu / Pa'akai Harvest (Hawai'i)
Jun
3
9:00 AM09:00
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Edible Tales: Hoʻokupu / Pa'akai Harvest (Hawai'i)

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.

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Edible Tales: Hoʻokupu / Oli & Hula (Hawai'i)
Apr
29
9:00 AM09:00
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Edible Tales: Hoʻokupu / Oli & Hula (Hawai'i)

  • Kualoa Regional Park (Campground A) (map)
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Oli (chant) & HULA

Saturday, April 29th, 9am -1pm

Oli and Hula with Kumu Hula Mary Kupau

Kualoa Regional Park (Campground A)

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 set intentions for this journey together. The activities are followed by learning an oli and Hula rooted in the ahupuaʻa (traditional land division) of Kualoa and Hakipuʻu from Kumu Mary Kupau.

The oli and Hula will be continued for the May and June sessions 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!

culutral practitioner: KUMU HULA MARY KUPAU

The busy, dedicated, single mother of 3 children (2 boys & 1 girl) is a born and raised Wai`ahole native, on the island of O’ahu, to Oliver Kupau Jr. and Janet Kupau. She is the youngest of 8 children. Living in the windward district of O`ahu, Kumu Mary received her grade school education from Wai`ahole Elementary School, S.W. King Intermediate School, and is a proud graduate of James B. Castle High School. After her completing her grade school education, Kumu Mary continued her education at Windward Community College.

Mary always had a passion for the art of hula and the determination to perpetuate her Hawaiian culture. In 1979, at the age of 12 she started dancing hula with Kuhai Halau ‘o Kawaikapuokalani pa ‘olapa kahiko, under the direction of Kumu Hula Frank Kawaikapuokalani Hewett. Mary is remembered by many as one of four original hula dancers that performed Kawaikapuokalani’s famous song, “Aerobasize”, her biggest fan--- her Dad, who supported her every move in hula and love to watch Mary light up with joy, happiness and pride while she danced.

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.

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Science & Sustainability Festival at Bishop Museum
Apr
22
9:00 AM09:00
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Science & Sustainability Festival at Bishop Museum

Earth Day Celebration!

Community building through moʻolelo (~stories) is essential to sustainability. How does dance tell your moʻolelo? The moʻolelo of your family and community? Join us at the Science and Sustainability Festival for 3 moveMEANT sessions.

Facilitated by master instrument-maker Uncle Calvin Hoe and our company dancers, the sessions explore rhythm-making and community-building with kaʻekeʻeke and movement exploration. Inspired by the movement session, create compostable paper “planters” and do a plant-a-seed art activity with local artists — family fun for all ages!

Master implement maker Calvin Hoe is one of Hawaiʻi’s premier native artisans, making authentic pre-contact Hawaiian instruments since 1961. He is the co-founder of Hakipuʻu Learning Center, a Hawaiian-based public charter school and is committed to teaching Hawaiʻi’s children. A long-time community activist, Calvin worked to successfully preserve water rights and keep development out of neighboring Waiāhole and Waikāne Valleys, because valuable water, like the streams of Hakipuʻu, was being diverted for use in Central and Leeward Oahu agricultural fields.

Bishop Museumʻs Science & Sustainability Festival brings together scientists, educators, cultural practitioners, and more than 25 community partners to highlight the ongoing work needed to protect our precious biodiversity, and build a sustainable future for Hawaiʻi.

Admission: $5.00 for kamaʻāina and military with ID.

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