The public is invited to Join Keoni Lee, co-founder of ‘Oiwi TV, at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center’s next wayfinding talk, “Voices from the Wa‘a: Documenting the Worldwide Voyage from the Deck of Hokule‘a,” at 7 p.m. July 24.
The public is invited to Join Keoni Lee, co-founder of ‘Oiwi TV, at ‘Imiloa Astronomy Center’s next wayfinding talk, “Voices from the Wa‘a: Documenting the Worldwide Voyage from the Deck of Hokule‘a,” at 7 p.m. July 24.
The program will feature the challenges of capturing a public record of the Polynesian Voyaging Society’s historic three-year journey to circumnavigate the globe on the traditional Hawaiian sailing canoe Hokule‘a.
Lee and the ‘Oiwi TV team serve as the official documentors of the Malama Honua Worldwide Voyage. Lee’s upcoming wayfinding talk will take the audience behind the scenes of the worldwide voyage and discuss the opportunities and challenges of storytelling from the deck of a voyaging canoe.
In this age of social media, learn how he and the crew of young Hawaiian storytellers at ‘Oiwi TV are documenting this epic journey for the people of Hawaii and engaging a new global audience with Hokule‘a and Malama Honua.
“It is challenging to embed a documentation team on a traditional voyaging canoe, getting real-time coverage and access to the technologies needed,” Lee said. “But the amazing places and people we meet and sharing the Hawaiian values of Malama Honua with the world are incredible rewards.”
Lee is the key strategist for media, communication and IT for the voyage, which so far has taken him on seven international trips totaling 16 weeks away from Hawaii. He recently returned from Australia, where he spent time on Hokule‘a.
‘Oiwi TV is the first Native Hawaiian-owned and operated television station. Founded in 2009, ‘Oiwi TV is a “social enterprise media company” that produces top-quality documentaries, news and multimedia content from a uniquely Hawaiian perspective.
As general manager, Lee oversees the day-to-day operations of ‘Oiwi TV and focuses his “techie” skill set on developing content and engagement strategies that leverage technology to create a new model for community-based media in the digital age.
‘Imiloa’s 2014-15 wayfinding programs are made possible through generous title sponsorship from Matson.
Tickets cost $10 for nonmembers and $8 for members (member-level discounts apply). Tickets can be pre-purchased at the ‘Imiloa front desk or by phone, using Visa, MasterCard, Discover or JCB, by calling 969-9703. Tickets are nonrefundable.
‘Imiloa Astronomy Center of Hawaii is at 600 ‘Imiloa Place at the University of Hawaii at Hilo Science and Technology Park. For more information, visit www.imiloahawaii.org or call 969-9700.