#Hoaka Delos Reyes

Maui Arts & Cultural Center’s Schaefer International Gallery presents ‘Ike Kanaka, an invitational exhibition featuring new work by ten Kanaka ʻŌiwi artists from Hawai‘i nei pae ʻāina and the continental US.

The Maui Historical Society’s E Ho`oulu `Ike: Cultural Enrichment Workshops program continues with its Kalai Pohaku: Kukui Hele Po Stone Carving workshop on Monday, March 14, 2016, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Hale Ho‘ike‘ike (Bailey House Museum) in Wailuku

By Wendy Osher The bitter ‘awa root is often seen in ceremonial protocol throughout the Pacific, but is used in social settings as well.  Cultural practitioner Kapono’ai Molitau, who also sells the product at his Native Intelligence store in old Wailuku Town explains the different levels and protocols associated with the drinking of ‘awa. [flashvideo […]

The words resonate in the hands of stone carver Hoaka Delos Reyes. For him, there is depth in the stone and nourishment in knowing its spirit.

Cultural Practitioner Bula Logan utilizes all of these, combined with prayer, protocol, and chant in explaining traditional Hawaiian medicine.