Hawaii Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors throughout June. These programs are free, but park entrance fees may apply.
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park continues its tradition of sharing Hawaiian culture and After Dark in the Park programs with the community and visitors throughout June. These programs are free, but park entrance fees may apply.
Puakea Nogelmeier will describe the project, “Ike Kuokoa: Liberating Knowledge,” and how the public can get involved. This project is an effort to make a large cache of Hawaiian-language newspapers printed from 1834 to 1948 available to the public. This presentation is planned for 7 p.m. June 5 in the Kilauea Visitor Center auditorium.
Twelve-time Na Hoku Hanohano award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Kenneth Makuakane will share songs from his latest albums from 10 a.m. to noon June 20 on the Kilauea Visitor Center lanai.
Falsetto Kai Hoopii will share the music of his ohana from 6:30 to 8 p.m. June 20 in the Kilauea Visitor Center auditorium.
Hawaii Wildlife Management Organization Executive Director Elizabeth Pickett will give a presentation on what residents and communities can do to prepare their families and protect their homes from future wildfire events at 7 p.m. June 26 in the Kilauea Visitor Center auditorium.
Park rangers Keoki Wells and Jaeneise Cuison will demonstrate the art of making a feather kahili, a symbol of Hawaiian royalty. Attendees may watch and learn or join in and make their own kahili to take home. The presentation lasts from 10 a.m. to noon June 27 on the Kilauea Visitor Center lanai.