The Seattle Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival is dedicated to promoting, perpetuating, and celebrating the arts and culture of Hawai'i. The Pre-Festival workshop series invites the community to learn from some of Hawai'i's top expert and practitioners in Hawaiian arts, crafts and music. With support from the Seattle Center and grant funds from 4Culture, Live Aloha is excited to host the Pre-Festival workshop series highlighting Hawaiian culture and art in pū 'ohe, lei making, ulana lauhala and ‘Ōlelo Hawai'i.
Kāhea . . . Pū - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm (break 12:00 - 1:00 pm)
Join Joe Souza and Kaui Kahaialii for day exploring the history of the pū 'ohe, its usage and cultural importance while crafting your own pū 'ohe from bamboo harvested from the uplands of Maui. In ancient Hawai'i and across Oceania, the Pū was used by al levels of society and served as a signaling instrument to announce the arrival of chiefs, ceremonies, assembling people and as a musical instrument. In this workshop, you will also learn the techniques of producing the proper sound and intonations. Space is limited to 40 students and registration is required.
Papa Ulana Lauhala (Mini Dangles) - 9:00 am - Noon
Kumu Pūlama Long will focus on mo'olelo, hua 'ōlelo, preparation steps, and kilo. A demonstration on how to strip lauhala with different tools. Each participant will weave one pair of mini dangles. Also included is free educational downloads, a display table of visual aids, and Honi Hala products for sale.Space is limited to 25 students and registration is required.
Papa Ulana Lauhala (Mini Dangles) - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Lei Lā’ī - 9:00 am - Noon
Join Kumu Allie Jeremiah as she teaches a very popular and convenient lei-making method known as hilo. Hilo means to twist or braid and is used not only for lei but in the making of cordage. Lā’ī (ti leaf) are the most common material used for lei hilo. This technique and style of lei is great because lā’ī are readily available and they possess cleaning and healing properties associated with safety and purity. Bring a gallon zip lock bag and scissors. Lei 'o uka i ka 'ohu, Lei 'o loko i ke aloha."The mist wreaths the uplands, love adorns the heart."Space is limited to 25 students and registration is required.
Lei Wili - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm [Sold Out]
Kumu Allie Jeremiah will teach Lei Wili, a common wrapping technique of lei-making known for its durability and versatility. Any variety of flower and foliage are bound onto a base using lā’ī or some type of twine such as raffia, string or even floral wire. As in lei haku, the maker of lei wili creates their pattern of choice by selecting materials based on color, shape, texture, and meaning.Bring a gallon zip lock bag and scissors. Lei 'o uka i ka 'ohu, Lei 'o loko i ke aloha."The mist wreaths the uplands, love adorns the heart."Space is limited to 25 students and registration is required.
Beginning ‘Ōlelo Hawai'i (Part 1) - 9:00 am - Noon
‘Ōlelo Hawai‘i is a vessel for preserving the traditions, stories and cultural heritage of our Islands. In this way, the Hawaiian language serves as a bridge that links kanaka maoli to our roots and promotes respect and love for the culture and heritage. It’s a means of preserving the culture of Hawai‘i, fostering the spirit of aloha and ensuring the values that make Hawai‘i special remain at the heart of our unique community.This workshop led by Kumu Jonah Kahanuola Solatorio, haumanā will learn the basics of the Hawaiian language, including grammar rules, proper pronunciation and foundational sentence structures.Space is limited to 25 students and registration is required.
Beginning ‘Ōlelo Hawai'i (Part 2) - 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Kumu Jonah Kahanuola Solatorio will continue building on the basics covered in part 1 focusing on grammar, proper pronunciation and conducting basic conversations.Space is limited to 25 students and registration is required.
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