Calendar of Events

Aug
2
Fri
2024
Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Lei making with Kaipo Ah Chong
Aug 2 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Kaipo AhChongAloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held each week from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This month’s offerings include: Lei making with Kaipo Ah Chong.

Tropical Agriculture farmer Kaipo Ah Chong will share his expert lei-making skills with VAC visitors. As a member of Halau Na Kamalei, his unique experience marries the science of agriculture with Hawaiian lei and hula traditions.

These free cultural events are supported in part by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.

 

Aug
30
Fri
2024
Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Lei making with Zennie Sawyer
Aug 30 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Aloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held each week from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of the Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This fifth Friday offerings include: Lei making with Zennie Sawyer.

Zennie has lived in Hilo, Hawaiʻi for over 21 years. She is originally from the island of Molokai. She was inspired to make lei when a kupuna at her school would give lei every day to the teachers.  “It was a treasured gesture of aloha.”

She has made lei ever since.  She invites you to make lei together at VAC!

These free cultural events are part of VAC’s Cultural Connections Initiative supported in part by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.

 

Sep
6
Fri
2024
Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Lei making with Kaipo Ah Chong
Sep 6 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Kaipo AhChongAloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held each week from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This month’s offerings include: Lei making with Kaipo Ah Chong.

Tropical Agriculture farmer Kaipo Ah Chong will share his expert lei-making skills with VAC visitors. As a member of Halau Na Kamalei, his unique experience marries the science of agriculture with Hawaiian lei and hula traditions.

These free cultural events are supported in part by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.

 

Oct
4
Fri
2024
Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Lei making with Kaipo Ah Chong
Oct 4 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Kaipo AhChongAloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held each week from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This month’s offerings include: Lei making with Kaipo Ah Chong.

Tropical Agriculture farmer Kaipo Ah Chong will share his expert lei-making skills with VAC visitors. As a member of Halau Na Kamalei, his unique experience marries the science of agriculture with Hawaiian lei and hula traditions.

These free cultural events are supported in part by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.

 

Nov
1
Fri
2024
Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Lei making with Kaipo Ah Chong
Nov 1 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Kaipo AhChongAloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held each week from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This month’s offerings include: Lei making with Kaipo Ah Chong.

Tropical Agriculture farmer Kaipo Ah Chong will share his expert lei-making skills with VAC visitors. As a member of Halau Na Kamalei, his unique experience marries the science of agriculture with Hawaiian lei and hula traditions.

These free cultural events are supported in part by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.

 

Nov
29
Fri
2024
Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Lei making with Zennie Sawyer
Nov 29 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Aloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held each week from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of the Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This fifth Friday offerings include: Lei making with Zennie Sawyer.

Zennie has lived in Hilo, Hawaiʻi for over 21 years. She is originally from the island of Molokai. She was inspired to make lei when a kupuna at her school would give lei every day to the teachers.  “It was a treasured gesture of aloha.”

She has made lei ever since.  She invites you to make lei together at VAC!

These free cultural events are part of VAC’s Cultural Connections Initiative supported in part by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.

 

Dec
6
Fri
2024
Aloha Friday at VAC Gallery: Lei making with Kaipo Ah Chong
Dec 6 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Kaipo AhChongAloha Friday cultural demonstrations are held each week from 11 am – 1 pm on the porch of Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park. This month’s offerings include: Lei making with Kaipo Ah Chong.

Tropical Agriculture farmer Kaipo Ah Chong will share his expert lei-making skills with VAC visitors. As a member of Halau Na Kamalei, his unique experience marries the science of agriculture with Hawaiian lei and hula traditions.

These free cultural events are supported in part by Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.

 

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