Pōhaku Sessions (Uhau humu pōhaku) Pia Valley w/ Kimeona Kane
Sun, Sep 22
|Honolulu
A special opportunity to learn the cultural practice of Uhau humu pōhaku from Kumu Kimeona Kane and his hui at Pia Valley! Weaving rock, friendships, history...
Time & Location
Sep 22, 2024, 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Honolulu, Pia Valley, Honolulu, HI 96821, USA
Guests
About the event
We will meet in the cul de sac at the top of Anolani St.
When you are ready, please walk directly to check in at the last truck parked at the top of Anolani St. Then, you'll be directed up to the site (6-minute hike).
Please avoid congregating on the street or next to homes.
Parking: We are asking (if possible) to please park at the shopping center and carpool to Anolani Street to minimize traffic and crowding. Please be respectful to our neighbors by keeping voices down and not blocking the turnaround in the cul de sac.
Annual Liability Waiver form must be completed prior to arrival (once a year)
Liability Waiver Link: https://waiver.fr/p-aKgCw
What to bring:
– SHOES ARE REQUIRED.
– Clothing that can get dirty (long-sleeve shirt and pants highly recommended!!).
– Hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen.
– Reusable water bottle(s) and plenty of water (1/2 gallon recommended).
– Snacks and any medications needed.
– Rain jacket (in case of inclement weather).
– Insect repellent
Please Note: There are no bathrooms in Pia Valley. You'll have to trek in the bushes or drive to the nearest bathroom at Kawaikui Beach Park.
TOOLS: All community tools and gloves have been sanitized, we will provide tools and gloves but you are welcome to bring your own gloves.
Where: Pia Valley
What: Building Pia Valley walls, walkways, stairs, seating, etc. There will be some rock moving, but most of the time will be spent weaving.
We will start with piko as we normally do, as well as oli (Nā Aumakua) and a few others that we do with groups.
Additional info: https://www.protectpreservehi.org/about-1
Please let me know if you have any other questions. Give me a call.
Mahalo nui!
ʻO wau nō me ka haʻahaʻa,
Kumu Kimeona Kane
808 398 8989