Check out Cultural Sundays at Maui Mall on Sunday, June 2nd. It’s a fun-filled family event in celebration of all things Hawaiian culture. There’ll be lots of entertainment, arts and crafts vendors, a Hawaiian Cultural Workshop hosted by Manutea Nui E, and a free hula show. Free. 1pm. Maui Mall, (70 E Kaahumanu Ave, Kahului); mauimall.com photo courtesy of Facebook/Maui … [Read more...] about Cultural Sundays at Maui Mall
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May Day Lei Contest at Fairmont Kea Lani Resort
There’s a May Day Lei Contest happening at Fairmont Kea Lani Resort on Friday, May 3rd. The hotel lobby will transform into a fragrant gala of fresh lei, candy lei, cereal lei, shell lei, feather lei, seed lei, and more. No lei will be turned away, so if you have some lei skills, bring them! All lei maker levels are welcome, and the first 100 entries will be guaranteed a blue … [Read more...] about May Day Lei Contest at Fairmont Kea Lani Resort
Ti Time! At Hawai‘i Nature Center
Attend Ti Time! at Hawai‘i Nature Center on Saturday, April 13th. The event is a complete dedication to the ti plant, and will feature ti twisting, braiding, and weaving. There’ll be a variety of styles taught to anyone over 6 years old. Here’s a super cool family event in ‘Iao Valley. Reservations are required by emailing [email protected]. $20 (non-members) … [Read more...] about Ti Time! At Hawai‘i Nature Center
East Maui Taro Festival at Hana Ball Park
The East Maui Taro Festival returns to Hana Ball Park on Saturday, April 13th. For their 27th annual event, attendees can celebrate the history of kalo (taro) with the East Maui community. There’ll be hula, live music, local arts and crafts, a farmers market, nonprofit info booths, lauhala weaving, poi pounding, and over 20 food booths. Free. 9am-5pm. Hana Ball Park, (5091 … [Read more...] about East Maui Taro Festival at Hana Ball Park
Ke‘ala ‘Iliahi: A Fashion Love Affair at Maui Arts and Cultural Center
‘Ke’ala ‘Iliahi: A Fashion Love Affair will be at Maui Arts and Cultural Center on Sunday, November 18th. In preparation for the 2019 Merrie Monarch Hula Festival on the Big Island, Na Kumu Hula ‘Iliahi, Haunani Paredes, and Halau Kekuaokala‘au‘ala'iliahi will weave hula, mele, and Hawaiian fashion. They’ll honor Alfred Shaheen (an iconic Hawaiian fashion designer and textile … [Read more...] about Ke‘ala ‘Iliahi: A Fashion Love Affair at Maui Arts and Cultural Center