Activities – Demonstrations

Mahalo nui loa to the demonstrators who share their knowledge and skill so generously!

Carousel of Aloha

Carousel of Aloha
Demonstrating traditional techniques of carving. “Lei Wili Aloha,” the Carousel of Aloha, provides educational programs in wood carving, and on the fauna within the Hawaiian environment. These programs are supported, in part, by sales of carousel-related gift items.

Big Island Healing Arts

Big Island Healing Arts
Demonstrating lomilomi, traditional Hawaiian massage, and lei making. Big Island Healing Arts – Integrative series of modalities, both modern and traditional, to address our patientsʻ ever changing profile of resilience and remission.

Kumu Lomi Dane Silva

Lōkahi Lomilomi & A Touch of Aloha
Demonstrating lāʻau lapaʻau and lei making.

Ua Koko Lei Poʻo

Ua Koko Lei Poʻo handcrafts lei for special occasions.
Demonstrating the art of lei making. Jade Perrira, of Ua Koko Lei Poʻo, handcrafts lei for special occasions.

 

Spencer’s Invincibles

Spencer's Invincibles, re-eacting Hilo's own Hawaiian militia of the monarchy era.
Spencer’s Invincibles, re-enacting Hilo’s own Hawaiian militia of the monarchy era.

Chris Benders