The Volcano Art Center’s 2016 Hula Kahiko series continues at 10:30 a.m. July 16 with a performance by Halau Ola o Ka Lani under the direction of kumu hula Moses Kaho‘okele Crabbe.
The Volcano Art Center’s 2016 Hula Kahiko series continues at 10:30 a.m. July 16 with a performance by Halau Ola o Ka Lani under the direction of kumu hula Moses Kaho‘okele Crabbe.
After graduating in 1995 at Puupueokapu, Waikane on Oahu with traditional ‘uniki ceremonies under his teacher kumu hula Robert Uluwehiokalani-onapuaikawekiu Cazimero, Crabbe founded Halau Ola o Ka Lani in 1999. He is an educator, advocate and supporter of “our greatest community asset — our beloved keiki o ka aina.” His motto is simple: “Aloha trumps everything in man’s world because God is love.”
The performance will take place outdoors at the kahua hula (platform) in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mats.
In conjunction with the Hula Kahiko performances, the public is invited to join Native Hawaiian culture specialist Loke Kamanu and her ohana as they set up shop from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on the lanai of the Volcano Art Gallery. Presenting a lovely display of na mea hula (all things hula), Loke will share a variety of instruments, implements and lei styles that play an integral role in the life of the hula practitioner.
For more information, visit www.volcanoartcenter.org or call 967-8222.