Hula Kahiko: Unulau, a hālau hula under the direction of Kumu Hula Pele Kaio

The Volcano Art Center’s Hula Kahiko program continues on Saturday, March 8th at 10:30am with a performance by Unulau, a hālau hula under the direction of Kumu Hula Pele Kaio, at the kahua hula (hula platform) near the Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park.

Unulau means “The multitudes of UNU”. UNU is a name that is shared by all hālau born from Unukupukupu. Unulau is anchored in the philosophy, teachings, and fire traditions of the hula ʻaihaʻa. Unulau continues to promote and perpetuate ʻike (knowledge) and education through hula – hula is the platform by which we engage, inspire, and inform our relationship to the environment and the spirit.

The performance will take place in a one-of-a-kind outdoor setting at the kahua hula (hula platform) in the Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park near the Volcano Art Center Gallery. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mats.  Due to ongoing construction in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park parking will be limited.  We suggest carpooling or arriving early due to limited parking. Additional parking is available at the Kūkamāhuākea (Steam Vents)  parking lot. While this is a free event, National Park entrance fees apply. These events are currently supported by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. Please call (808) 967-7565 with any questions.

To donate to the Hula Arts at Kīlauea programs or to find out more information please contact Emily C. Weiss at info@volcanoartcenter.org or visit www.volcanoartcenter.org.