Cultural Activities

People arranging green foliage and small branches in a wooden structure at an outdoor event, with trays of plant materials on a table covered with a green and white patterned cloth.

Traditional lei making, hosted by Seabury Hall Lei Club and Native Hawaiian Plant Society. They are experts in creating traditional lei from natural and native plant materials.

Lei Making

Three women sit at a table outside, planting small green plants with roots in their hands. They are focused on their gardening task, with various supplies and plants on the table in an outdoor setting.

Hū kukui (spinning top) hosted by Maui Nui Botanical Gardens volunteers. Keiki can make their own spinning top out of a kukui nut and see if their hū will spin longer than others.

Hū Kukui

A group of people sitting at a long table outdoors, possibly at a cultural event or festival. There is a tree in the background and a colorful sign that says "Hau Kukui" with images of spinning tops, indicating a Hawaii event. The table has food containers, drinks, and various items, and some people are engaged in conversation or preparing food.

Ulana nui (coconut frond weaving) hosted by Uʻi Kahue and Mario Siatris. These master weavers know how to make almost anything out of fronds and will be doing keiki friendly weaving projects. You will make something with these great kumu even if you think you are all thumbs.

Weaving

A man in a red patterned shirt with a white necklace and watch is sitting outdoors, looking down and working on a woven plant decoration, with a woman in the background under a tree wearing a hat

Hawaiian games, hosted by Earl Higa. Come play ʻulu maika (stone disk bowling), moa paheʻe (koa wood dart sliding), ʻōʻō ihe (spear throwing practice), and kōnane (Hawaiian checkers). These games were played at Makahiki, but also played throughout the year!

Hawaiian Games

Oeoe (making kamani nut whistles) hosted by Kumu Kukini Suwa. The oeoe is a hollow whistle attached to a braided cord that you spin around in the air. The  faster you spin, the louder the whistle.

Oeoe