MĀLAMA HĀLOA
encourages opportunities for our community to become more familiar with traditional and modern ways of caring for Hāloa. The 4-day event will include presentations by respected practitioners who will share intimate knowledge of their practice. Topics include:
Rare Plant Preservation by Nellie Sugii
Wednesday, March 31, 2010 – 1:30 pm
Lyon Arboretum – meet at the gift shop
Kau Ka Mahina by Kalei Nuʻuhiwa
Thursday, April 1, 2010 – 10:30 am
UH Mānoa Kamakūokalani – Hālau
Kalo Varieties and Current Issues by Jerry Konanui
Friday, April 2, 2010 – 10:30 am
UH Mānoa Ka Papa Loʻi ʻO Kānewai
Ka Papa Loʻi ʻo Kānewai (1st Saturday)
April 3, 2010 – 8:15 am
On the final day of Mālama Hāloa, attendees will be able to work with the staff and practitioners at Ka Papa Loʻi ʻo Kānewai. This and other 1st Saturdays are open to the community to experience traditional farming methods, converse with Hawaiian speakers, kuʻi ʻai and kuʻi imu. It is a day for family and friends to enjoy. Light morning refreshments are provided. All are welcome to contribute and share in the potluck at the end of the workday.
Special Mahalo to: Hoʻokulāiwi, Lyon Arboretum, Hawaiʻinuiākea School of Hawaiian Knowledge, and the UH Mānoa SAPFB. If you would like more information, please contact Makahiapo Cashman at kanewai@hawaii.edu
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