The Kauai Japanese Cultural Society's Matsuri Festival is a multi-generational family-oriented event which celebrates the Japanese and Japanese-American cultures of Hawaii that includes cross-cultural exchanges with Kauai's Sister Cities in Japan. From cultural performances in dance, wearing and experiencing traditional attire such as yukata and kimono to traditional watching demonstrations and food tastings such as […]
Dr. Peter Mills, Director of Heritage Studies MA Program at UH-Hilo returns to Pāʻulaʻula to share little-known research and intimate stories of King Kaumualiʻi’s life and community from his new book: Connecting the Kingdom; Sailing Vessels in the Early Hawaiʻian Monarchy, 1790-1840. Dr. Mills is a well-known westside Friend, having done an archeological survey in […]
Learn How Native Plants Malama 'Āina & Kanaka Hawaiʻi Presenters will share past & current uses for plants & trees as medicinals, food & cultural practice. Join us as we are inspired and begin to re-patriate natives at Pāʻulaʻula and your own backyard. Mike DeMotta, Retired Curator of Native Living Plants Collections, NTBG His experience […]
KAUAʻI ʻUKULELE FESTIVAL - A celebration of all things ʻukulele! Sunday, April 14, 2024 at Kukui Grove Center, Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi, Hawaiʻi at 11 am - 4 pm. Admission is FREE with plenty of free parking ʻUkulele enthusiasts can look forward to this free event with live stage entertainment including well known known groups and performers […]
