Hula Arts at Kīlauea Programs.
Since 1980, Volcano Art Center (VAC) has continually sponsored a variety of award-winning activities and workshops that expose participants to aspects of the rich Hawaiian culture from both the Niaulani Campus in Volcano Village and the VAC Gallery inside of Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park (HVNP).Situated on Kīlauea volcano the Volcano Art Center (VAC) promotes and perpetuates arts and culture. The dynamic location inspires the sharing of authentic Hula Kahiko performances as well as other arts and traditions of hula. VAC with support from Hawaiʻi Tourism’s Kukulu Ola Program is proud to announce free events.
HULA KAHIKO
Join the Volcano Art Center on the second Saturday of each month for a free, live hula performance. The performance is part of a year-round series sponsored by the Volcano Art Center at the kahua hula (hula platform) near the Volcano Art Center Gallery in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park. Audience members are encouraged to bring sun/rain gear and sitting mats, and to arrive early as parking at the Visitor’s Center is limited, additional parking is available at the Kūkamāhuākea (Steam Vents) parking lot.
Due to ongoing construction in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park we suggest carpooling, arriving early and being prepared to walk from overflow parking areas. National Park Entrance Fees Apply.
The performance takes place in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park, National Park entrance fees apply. The presentation is presented authentically in an outdoor setting, rain or shine without electronic amplification. The Volcano Art Center is a non- profit art and educational organization created in 1974 to promote, develop, and perpetuate the artistic and cultural heritage of Hawai‘i’s people and environment through activities in the visual, literary, and performing arts.
Aloha Friday Cultural Activities
Aloha 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. Activites include lei making, botanical printing, ukulele instruction, and lauhala weaving. Topics occur on a rotating schedule. All supplies are provided.
Although these cultural events are free, donations are appreciated and park entrance fees do apply. Please consider making a donation to these exceptional programs which promote and perpetuate Native Hawaiian arts and culture.
Call 808-967-7565 or email gallery@volcanoartcenter.org for more detailed information.