2012 MKHP Festival Schedule of Events
Thursday May 3
Ka‘ana
Ka‘ana Gate 10:00a According to Moloka‘i tradition, the art of Hula began on the island of Moloka‘i in the district of Ka‘ana. Join us as we share the mo‘olelo (story) and hula (dance) of this sacred place. Head West past the airport along Maunaloa Hwy. Look for the cars parked alongside the road. Mahana (2nd Excursion) 4575 Maunaloa Hwy. Ho‘olehua, 96729 1:00p We will share the ancient mo‘olelo and hula significant to places in this district as well as show you how this area continues to be a place of gathering and learning for our people today. Head West past the airport along Maunaloa Hwy. Look for the Moloka‘i Ka Hula Piko sign. Evening Lecture Kulana ‘Ōiwi 7:00p Listen as the kupuna of Moloka‘i share their life’s experience and discuss this year’s theme. Kulana ‘Ōiwi is right across from Kiowea Beach Park along Maunaloa Hwy. |
Friday May 4th
“The Hidden”
Kulana ‘Ōiwi 7:00p The Moloka‘i Ka Hula Piko festival was founded in 1991 by the Moloka‘i community and the late Kumu Hula John Kaimikaua. Join us as we share a more intimate side of our Kumu with this film and a talk story session with members of his Hālau and family. |
Saturday May 5th
Ho‘olaule‘a
Mitchell Pauole Center 9:30a – 4:00p Don't miss out of the fun...
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1st Annual Creative Keiki Contest
Entries will be on display at this year's Ho'olaule'a so don't forget to come and check it out and vote for your favorite.
Mahalo to our sponsors from the Molokai Community Federal Credit Union.
2012 Moloka'i Ka Hula Piko theme is...
"Lei 'ia Moloka'i i ke aloha hulu mamo, Moloka'i wreath in the love of the ancestors"
The term hulu mamo is a reference to our ancestors living and of old who are the last of their kind. The Mamo was once a native species to the Hawaiian islands but is now extinct. The feathers of this prized bird were highly coveted and rare and therefore priceless. Like the cherished feathers of the Mamo, our kupuna are also rare and priceless because of the knowledge they possess pertaining to the "old ways" of our forefathers. This 'ike allows us to perpetuate and carry on the language, traditions, customs and beliefs of those of old.
The term hulu mamo is a reference to our ancestors living and of old who are the last of their kind. The Mamo was once a native species to the Hawaiian islands but is now extinct. The feathers of this prized bird were highly coveted and rare and therefore priceless. Like the cherished feathers of the Mamo, our kupuna are also rare and priceless because of the knowledge they possess pertaining to the "old ways" of our forefathers. This 'ike allows us to perpetuate and carry on the language, traditions, customs and beliefs of those of old.
