Traditions of the Pacific Lecture/Field Trip Series
July Events Announced
Bishop Museum ’s Traditions of the Pacific educational program, supported in part by Outrigger Reef on the Beach,will present a lecture and field trip on Polynesian navigation in July as follows:
TRADITIONS OF THE PACIFIC – Lecture
Traditioinal Hawaiian Canoe Building and Navigation with Bowman Hālau Wa ‘a
Lecture: Atherton Hālau; 6:30 to 8 p.m. , July 26, 2007
Admission: $5 and Free to Bishop Museum Members
Supported in Part by Outrigger Reef on the Beach
Come talk story with Captain Billy Richards; master canoe builders, Jay Dowsett, Tay Perry, and Mike Mason--the Friends of Hōkūle‘a and Hawai’iloa – and discover why canoe building was one of the great industries of ancient Hawaiians. Hawaiians are a deeply religious and spiritual people who believe that every canoe has a spirit. Canoe carving was an ability that required expert skills and traditional builders were held in high esteem. Hawaiians would search the islands’ once dense koa forests looking for the tree with the spirit of the canoe inside it. The choice of tree was a decision made by a kahuna, who would say many prayers before the tree was harvested. The building of a canoe was a sincerely religious affair, and there are many gods and ceremonies specifically associated with canoe building. The Friends will share fascinating images and magnificent stories of their travels and experiences as crewmembers and will captivate you with stories of Hōkūle‘a’s most recent voyage.
TRADITIONS OF THE PACIFIC – Field Trip –
Kukaniloko Birthing Stones with Tom Lenchanko
Field Trip: Kukaniloko Birthing Stones; 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. , July 28, 2007
Admission is Free;
Supported in Part by Outrigger Reef on the Beach
In ancient times Kukaniloko was kapu. Today, it is considered a historical place found between the Wahiawā and Waialua moku (districts). Listen to fascinating stories of this ancient site as kahu, Tom Lenchanko, co-founder of the friends of Kukaniloko—guides us through the ancient birthplace of O‘ahu’s ali‘i nui.
Seating for both programs is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information or to reserve/purchase seats in advance, please call (808) 848-4172; or email courtney.chow@bishopmuseum.org.
These presentations are offered in the 2007 line-up of the Traditions of the Pacific educational series sponsored by the Bishop Museum Association Council and supported in part by Outrigger Reef on the Beach. Traditions of the Pacific is an ongoing program that highlights the cultural heritage and natural science of Hawai‘i, Asia , and the Pacific through stories, fieldtrips, lectures, and workshops. The popular program began in 1991 and will continue through 2007. The program is free to Bishop Museum members.
For more information about Traditions of the Pacific, call (808) 847-3511 or visit www.bishopmuseum.org.
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