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Tatau: Marks of Polynesia Closing Festival

Saturday, July 2, 2022
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Event is Included with Museum admission
Members are free

Parking:  $5 per vehicle (credit card only)
Free for Bishop Museum Members 

Bishop Museum, in partnership with the Sulu’ape Family, is proud to present a day of festivities to mark the closing weekend of the Tatau: Marks of Polynesia exhibition. Join us for traditional tattoo demonstrations from Sāmoa, Tonga, and Hawaiʻi throughout the day. Participate in talks with special guests, join keiki activities, and enjoy cultural food and music on the Great Lawn.

Don’t forget to see the exhibition Tatau: Marks of Polynesia, on view until July 4, 2022. The exhibition explores the beauty of Samoan tattoos as well as the role they play in the preservation and propagation of Samoan culture. Through an array of photographs, Tatau showcases the work of traditional Samoan tattoo masters alongside that of younger practitioners working within and influenced by the tradition today.

Festival Timeline

9:00 a.m. Doors Open
Food trucks, arts and craft booths on the Great Lawn

9:45 a.m. ʻAva Ceremony

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Panel Conversation
Tatau: Marks of Polynesia Panel in Atrium of Hawaiian Hall

10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Tattoo demonstrations, music, and activities

  • Live Tatau Demonstrations and Keiki Activities on Gallery Lawn
  • Live Music and Performances by John Akapo, Kalehua Krug and ʻOhana, Tali Letuli, Kasanita Tavale, Alo O Sāmoa and more on Upper Great Lawn

 

3:00 p.m. Taualuga
Closing Performance on Upper Great Lawn

Please note that the timeline will be updated with more information soon. 

Image courtesy of Nella Media Group/John Hook

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Date

Jul 02 2022
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Time

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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HONOLULU, HAWAI’I 96817

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