Volcano Art Center’s Hula Arts at Kilauea 2019 performance series continues Saturday (March 9) with a presentation by Haalau Ka‘eaikahelelani under the direction of Na Kumu Hula Ka‘ea Lyons and Lily Kahelelani Lyons.
The performance begins at 10:30 a.m. and takes place in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Ka‘ea Lyons and Lily Kahelelani Lyons are native residents of Kalaoa, Kona. They come from a family of hula dancers and musicians and are proud to have the opportunity to carry on this legacy that was gifted to them by their mother, Sally Alohikea-Toko. Their hula years span their lifetimes, each with more than 35 years of experience.
Founded in November 2015, Halau Ka‘eaikahelelani is a school of Hawaiian culture.
Rooted in the foundation of aloha, students learn the fundamental cultural teachings through the lifestyle of hula, language, music and arts by connecting to the land, the people, the place and the community. By bringing families together through their desire to learn and live with a cultural foundation, hula blesses all — the dancers, the families, the communities.
This performance is part of a year-round series sponsored by the Volcano Art Center in which halau from throughout Hawaii are invited to perform in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (platform) in the national park. These performances are presented authentically in an outdoor setting, rain or shine, without electronic amplification. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mats.
Hula Kahiko is hosted in conjunction with kumu Moses Kaho‘oekele Crabbe present on the lanai of the Volcano Art Center Gallery sharing “Na Mea Hula” (“All Things Hula”). Come learn a hula, use various hula implements and try your hand at lei making.
These cultural demonstrations are hands-on and family friendly and are scheduled for 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Hula Kahiko performance days.
These events are free, but national park entrance fees might apply.
For more information, call 967-8222 or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.