Events

Lower Level, Kohl's Court
12pm-4pm

In celebration of Hawaiian Heritage, Henderson Libraries is hosting a series of themed events celebrating the history, culture, music and dance of Hawaii. So come, take a journey back in time to the days of Ka W? Kahiko... Days of the Ancients and experience the Mana... Power of the Spirit of Hawaii through interactive Hawaiian cultural displays, informative history lectures, stories by traditional Hawaiian practitioners, and a showcase of Hula Kahiko (ancient hula) and Hula 'Auana (contemporary hula) capturing the essence of Hawai'is Gods.

11:30am
Hawaiian Blessing and Opening of Presentation "Spirit of Hawaii"

12:30am-4:00pm 
Interactive Hawaiian Cultural Displays & Informal Mo'olelo (stories)

12:00pm-12:30pm
Kumulipo... The Hawaiian Creation Chant
An overview of the Hawaiian Creation Chant and its place within the indigenous people of Hawai'is sense of being.

12:45pm-2:15pm
Lei Making (ages 5-13)
Limited to the first 100 children.
 
2:00pm-2:30pm
Hula Lesson (ages 5 & up) 

2:45pm-3:15pm
Hawaii's Gods and Goddesses through the Artistry of the Hula

3:30pm-4:00pm
Ho'mana Hawaii... Ancient Religion & Na akua
A brief sypnosis of the ancient religion of Hawaii and her pantheon of gods and goddesses.